Silver Creek Road over Silver Creek
FairOgle County, Illinois · 4.0 MI SE Leaf River · Structure no. 071325500000000
- Built
- 1982
- 43 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected August 2023
- Type
- Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 66 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 50
- 2017 count
- Owner
- Town / Township
- Town or Township Highway Agency
About this bridge
Silver Creek Road over Silver Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Silver Creek Road over Silver Creek 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 fair condition with a lowest component rating of 5 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
It carries about 50 vehicles a day, roughly 12% of them trucks, projected to reach 52 by 2046. The structure is 66 ft (20.1 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 9.9 mi (16 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Silver Creek Road over Silver Creek built?
It was built in 1982, making it 43 years old in 2025.
What condition is Silver Creek Road over Silver Creek in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in August 2023.
How much traffic does Silver Creek Road over Silver Creek carry?
About 50 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 12% are trucks.
How long is Silver Creek Road over Silver Creek?
The structure is 66 ft (20.1 m) long with a longest span of 63 ft (19.2 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.
Who owns Silver Creek Road over Silver Creek?
It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.