US Bridges

Midtown RD - TR 16 over Branch Silver Creek

Good

Ogle County, Illinois · 2.5 MI NE Mt Morris · Structure no. 071326000000000

Built
1982
43 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2021
Type
Channel Beam
Concrete
Length
28 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
100
2022 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

Midtown RD - TR 16 over Branch Silver Creek is a concrete channel beam carrying Midtown RD - TR 16 over Branch 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 good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 100 vehicles a day, roughly 40% of them trucks, projected to reach 156 by 2046. The structure is 28 ft (8.5 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 km).

CarriesMidtown RD - TR 16
CrossesBranch Silver Creek
Location2.5 MI NE Mt Morris
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates42.07183, -89.39453
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionAugust 2021
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating48.9 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeChannel Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length28 ft (8.5 m)
Longest span24 ft (7.3 m)
Deck width26 ft (8 m)
Roadway width26 ft (8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic100 (2022)
Projected traffic156 by 2046
Trucks40%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.8 mi (11 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 Midtown RD - TR 16 over Branch Silver Creek built?

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

What condition is Midtown RD - TR 16 over Branch Silver Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in August 2021.

How much traffic does Midtown RD - TR 16 over Branch Silver Creek carry?

About 100 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 40% are trucks.

How long is Midtown RD - TR 16 over Branch Silver Creek?

The structure is 28 ft (8.5 m) long with a longest span of 24 ft (7.3 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns Midtown RD - TR 16 over Branch Silver Creek?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.