US Bridges

Baileyville Road over Leaf River

Good

Ogle County, Illinois · 2.0 MI N Forreston · Structure no. 071326800000000

Built
1983
42 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2021
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
51 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,400
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Baileyville Road over Leaf River is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Baileyville Road over Leaf River in Ogle County, Illinois. It was built in 1983, so it is 42 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 1,400 vehicles a day, roughly 17% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,508 by 2046. The structure is 51 ft (15.5 m) long and 36 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 16.2 mi (26 km).

CarriesBaileyville Road
CrossesLeaf River
Location2.0 MI N Forreston
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates42.15751, -89.58963
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 above top of footing
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 rating72.9 US tons
Inventory rating43.5 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length51 ft (15.5 m)
Longest span49 ft (14.9 m)
Deck width36 ft (11 m)
Roadway width36 ft (11 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,400 (2022)
Projected traffic1,508 by 2046
Trucks17%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed16.2 mi (26 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty 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 Baileyville Road over Leaf River built?

It was built in 1983, making it 42 years old in 2025.

What condition is Baileyville Road over Leaf River 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 Baileyville Road over Leaf River carry?

About 1,400 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 17% are trucks.

How long is Baileyville Road over Leaf River?

The structure is 51 ft (15.5 m) long with a longest span of 49 ft (14.9 m) and a deck 36 ft wide.

Who owns Baileyville Road over Leaf River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.