US Bridges

Ridge RD (fas 85) over BNSF RR

Fair

Ogle County, Illinois · 3 Mi. W. of Oregon · Structure no. 071330300000000

Built
1991
34 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
131 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
2,350
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Ridge RD (fas 85) over BNSF RR is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Ridge RD (fas 85) over BNSF RR 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 fair condition with a lowest component rating of 5 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 2,350 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,172 by 2046. The structure is 131 ft (39.8 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 9.9 mi (16 km).

Location

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CarriesRidge RD (fas 85)
CrossesBNSF RR
Location3 Mi. W. of Oregon
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyOgle County
StateIllinois
Coordinates41.9931, -89.40475
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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating55 US tons
Inventory rating32.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length131 ft (39.8 m)
Longest span43 ft (13.1 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.1 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,350 (2022)
Projected traffic3,172 by 2046
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRailroad
Detour if closed9.9 mi (16 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—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Ridge RD (fas 85) over BNSF RR built?

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

What condition is Ridge RD (fas 85) over BNSF RR 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 Ridge RD (fas 85) over BNSF RR carry?

About 2,350 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is Ridge RD (fas 85) over BNSF RR?

The structure is 131 ft (39.8 m) long with a longest span of 43 ft (13.1 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns Ridge RD (fas 85) over BNSF RR?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.