US Bridges

Oak Grove RD over Br East Fork

Fair

Ogle County, Illinois · 3.5 MI N of Byron · Structure no. 071327200000000

Built
1994
31 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
49 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
25
2017 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

Oak Grove RD over Br East Fork is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Oak Grove RD over Br East Fork in Ogle County, Illinois. It was built in 1994, so it is 31 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 6 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 25 vehicles a day, projected to reach 26 by 2046. The structure is 49 ft (15 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesOak Grove RD
CrossesBr East Fork
Location3.5 MI N of Byron
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyOgle County
StateIllinois
Coordinates42.17474, -89.26667
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating48.6 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length49 ft (15 m)
Longest span44 ft (13.5 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.1 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic25 (2017)
Projected traffic26 by 2046
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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 Oak Grove RD over Br East Fork built?

It was built in 1994, making it 31 years old in 2025.

What condition is Oak Grove RD over Br East Fork 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 Oak Grove RD over Br East Fork carry?

About 25 vehicles per day (2017 count).

How long is Oak Grove RD over Br East Fork?

The structure is 49 ft (15 m) long with a longest span of 44 ft (13.5 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns Oak Grove RD over Br East Fork?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.