Tower RD over East Fork Creek
GoodOgle County, Illinois · 3 Mi. N. of Byron · Structure no. 071331600000000
- Built
- 1996
- 29 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected August 2021
- Type
- Slab
- Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 46 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 1,550
- 2022 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Tower RD over East Fork Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying Tower RD over East Fork Creek in Ogle County, Illinois. It was built in 1996, so it is 29 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 1,550 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,716 by 2046. The structure is 46 ft (14.1 m) long and 34 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).
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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 | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Superstructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Substructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Tower RD over East Fork Creek built?
It was built in 1996, making it 29 years old in 2025.
What condition is Tower RD over East Fork 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 Tower RD over East Fork Creek carry?
About 1,550 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.
How long is Tower RD over East Fork Creek?
The structure is 46 ft (14.1 m) long with a longest span of 43 ft (13.2 m) and a deck 34 ft wide.
Who owns Tower RD over East Fork Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.