Townline Road over Br. Elkhorn Creek
GoodOgle County, Illinois · 5.5 MI SW Forreston · Structure no. 071328300000000
- Built
- 1987
- 38 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected June 2024
- Type
- Channel Beam
- Concrete
- Length
- 32 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 75
- 2017 count
- Owner
- Town / Township
- Town or Township Highway Agency
About this bridge
Townline Road over Br. Elkhorn Creek is a concrete channel beam carrying Townline Road over Br. Elkhorn Creek in Ogle County, Illinois. It was built in 1987, so it is 38 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 75 vehicles a day, projected to reach 78 by 2046. The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Superstructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Townline Road over Br. Elkhorn Creek built?
It was built in 1987, making it 38 years old in 2025.
What condition is Townline Road over Br. Elkhorn 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 June 2024.
How much traffic does Townline Road over Br. Elkhorn Creek carry?
About 75 vehicles per day (2017 count).
How long is Townline Road over Br. Elkhorn Creek?
The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long with a longest span of 29 ft (8.8 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.
Who owns Townline Road over Br. Elkhorn Creek?
It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.