US Bridges

Hilldale Road over Mud Creek

Good

Ogle County, Illinois · 2.5 Mi. W. of Egan · Structure no. 071329900000000

Built
1991
34 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2021
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
53 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
50
2017 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

Hilldale Road over Mud Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Hilldale Road over Mud Creek in Ogle County, Illinois. It was built in 1991, so it is 34 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 50 vehicles a day, projected to reach 52 by 2046. The structure is 53 ft (16.3 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesHilldale Road
CrossesMud Creek
Location2.5 Mi. W. of Egan
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates42.18582, -89.45398
Functional classRural Local

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.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionAugust 2021
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Operating rating48.9 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length53 ft (16.3 m)
Longest span48 ft (14.6 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.3 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic50 (2017)
Projected traffic52 by 2046
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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 Hilldale Road over Mud Creek built?

It was built in 1991, making it 34 years old in 2025.

What condition is Hilldale Road over Mud 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 2021.

How much traffic does Hilldale Road over Mud Creek carry?

About 50 vehicles per day (2017 count).

How long is Hilldale Road over Mud Creek?

The structure is 53 ft (16.3 m) long with a longest span of 48 ft (14.6 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns Hilldale Road over Mud Creek?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.