US Bridges

Baileyville Road over Br. Leaf River

Fair

Ogle County, Illinois · 1.5 MI N Forreston · Structure no. 071329200000000

Built
1989
36 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
113 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
1,300
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Baileyville Road over Br. Leaf River is a concrete continuous slab carrying Baileyville Road over Br. Leaf River in Ogle County, Illinois. It was built in 1989, so it is 36 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 1,300 vehicles a day, roughly 16% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,300 by 2046. The structure is 113 ft (34.4 m) long and 40 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesBaileyville Road
CrossesBr. Leaf River
Location1.5 MI N Forreston
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyOgle County
StateIllinois
Coordinates42.15213, -89.59084
Functional classRural Major Collector

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 protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
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 rating74 US tons
Inventory rating44.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length113 ft (34.4 m)
Longest span43 ft (13 m)
Deck width40 ft (12.2 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,300 (2022)
Projected traffic1,300 by 2046
Trucks16%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 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 Br. Leaf River built?

It was built in 1989, making it 36 years old in 2025.

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

About 1,300 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 16% are trucks.

How long is Baileyville Road over Br. Leaf River?

The structure is 113 ft (34.4 m) long with a longest span of 43 ft (13 m) and a deck 40 ft wide.

Who owns Baileyville Road over Br. Leaf River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.