US Bridges

East Line Road- TR over S Br Kishwaukee Riv.

Poor

Ogle County, Illinois · 5.0 NE Monroe Center · Structure no. 071325300000000

Built
1982
43 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected July 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
202 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
150
2021 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

East Line Road- TR over S Br Kishwaukee Riv. is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying East Line Road- TR over S Br Kishwaukee Riv. in Ogle County, Illinois. It was built in 1982, so it is 43 years old, younger than the Illinois average of 45.3 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

It carries about 150 vehicles a day, roughly 47% of them trucks, projected to reach 156 by 2046. The structure is 202 ft (61.6 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

CarriesEast Line Road- TR
CrossesS Br Kishwaukee Riv.
Location5.0 NE Monroe Center
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates42.14832, -88.93975
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Poor

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Superstructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJuly 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating37.5 US tons
Inventory rating22.5 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length202 ft (61.6 m)
Longest span49 ft (14.8 m)
Deck width27 ft (8.2 m)
Roadway width27 ft (8.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic150 (2021)
Projected traffic156 by 2046
Trucks47%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerTown or Township Highway Agency
Maintained byTown or Township Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was East Line Road- TR over S Br Kishwaukee Riv. built?

It was built in 1982, making it 43 years old in 2025.

What condition is East Line Road- TR over S Br Kishwaukee Riv. in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in July 2023.

How much traffic does East Line Road- TR over S Br Kishwaukee Riv. carry?

About 150 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 47% are trucks.

How long is East Line Road- TR over S Br Kishwaukee Riv.?

The structure is 202 ft (61.6 m) long with a longest span of 49 ft (14.8 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.

Who owns East Line Road- TR over S Br Kishwaukee Riv.?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.