Lowden Road over Clear Creek
GoodOgle County, Illinois · 7 Mi. S. of Oregon · Structure no. 071330500000000
- Built
- 1992
- 33 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected July 2023
- Type
- Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 41 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 275
- 2022 count
- Owner
- Town / Township
- Town or Township Highway Agency
About this bridge
Lowden Road over Clear Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Lowden Road over Clear Creek in Ogle County, Illinois. It was built in 1992, so it is 33 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 275 vehicles a day, roughly 16% of them trucks, projected to reach 312 by 2046. The structure is 41 ft (12.6 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).
Location
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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 | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| 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 Lowden Road over Clear Creek built?
It was built in 1992, making it 33 years old in 2025.
What condition is Lowden Road over Clear 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 July 2023.
How much traffic does Lowden Road over Clear Creek carry?
About 275 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 16% are trucks.
How long is Lowden Road over Clear Creek?
The structure is 41 ft (12.6 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.2 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.
Who owns Lowden Road over Clear Creek?
It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.