US Bridges

Edson Road over S Br Kishwaukee Riv.

Fair

Ogle County, Illinois · 6.2 MI NE Monroe Ctr · Structure no. 071330400000000

Built
1993
32 years old, rebuilt 2009
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
214 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
100
2017 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

Edson Road over S Br Kishwaukee Riv. is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Edson Road over S Br Kishwaukee Riv. in Ogle County, Illinois. It was built in 1993 and reconstructed in 2009, so it is 32 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 100 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 104 by 2046. The structure is 214 ft (65.1 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesEdson Road
CrossesS Br Kishwaukee Riv.
Location6.2 MI NE Monroe Ctr
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyOgle County
StateIllinois
Coordinates42.15228, -88.94346
Functional classRural Local

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.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJuly 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating48.9 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length214 ft (65.1 m)
Longest span51 ft (15.6 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.5 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic100 (2017)
Projected traffic104 by 2046
Trucks2%
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

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 Edson Road over S Br Kishwaukee Riv. built?

It was built in 1993, making it 32 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2009.

What condition is Edson Road over S Br Kishwaukee Riv. 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 July 2023.

How much traffic does Edson Road over S Br Kishwaukee Riv. carry?

About 100 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is Edson Road over S Br Kishwaukee Riv.?

The structure is 214 ft (65.1 m) long with a longest span of 51 ft (15.6 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns Edson Road over S Br Kishwaukee Riv.?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.