US Bridges

Pines Road over Pine Creek

Good

Ogle County, Illinois · 5.5 MI E of Polo · Structure no. 071327300000000

Built
1984
41 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2023
Type
Girder and Floorbeam System
Concrete
Length
82 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,550
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Pines Road over Pine Creek is a concrete girder and floorbeam system carrying Pines Road over Pine Creek in Ogle County, Illinois. It was built in 1984, so it is 41 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 1,550 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,184 by 2046. The structure is 82 ft (25 m) long and 40 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 16.2 mi (26 km).

CarriesPines Road
CrossesPine Creek
Location5.5 MI E of Polo
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates41.98873, -89.46306
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
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than 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 rating63.6 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length82 ft (25 m)
Longest span77 ft (23.5 m)
Deck width40 ft (12.2 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,550 (2022)
Projected traffic2,184 by 2046
Trucks8%
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 Pines Road over Pine Creek built?

It was built in 1984, making it 41 years old in 2025.

What condition is Pines Road over Pine 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 2023.

How much traffic does Pines Road over Pine Creek carry?

About 1,550 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is Pines Road over Pine Creek?

The structure is 82 ft (25 m) long with a longest span of 77 ft (23.5 m) and a deck 40 ft wide.

Who owns Pines Road over Pine Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.