US Bridges

Eagle Point RD /Ch over BNSF RR

Good

Ogle County, Illinois · .4 MI W. of Polo · Structure no. 071332000000000

Built
2002
23 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
339 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
375
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Eagle Point RD /Ch over BNSF RR is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Eagle Point RD /Ch over BNSF RR in Ogle County, Illinois. It was built in 2002, so it is 23 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 375 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 338 by 2046. The structure is 339 ft (103.3 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesEagle Point RD /Ch
CrossesBNSF RR
Location.4 MI W. of Polo
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyOgle County
StateIllinois
Coordinates41.98836, -89.59735
Functional classRural Minor Collector

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.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating72.9 US tons
Inventory rating43.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length339 ft (103.3 m)
Longest span127 ft (38.7 m)
Deck width33 ft (10.1 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic375 (2022)
Projected traffic338 by 2046
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRailroad
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 Eagle Point RD /Ch over BNSF RR built?

It was built in 2002, making it 23 years old in 2025.

What condition is Eagle Point RD /Ch over BNSF RR 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 2023.

How much traffic does Eagle Point RD /Ch over BNSF RR carry?

About 375 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is Eagle Point RD /Ch over BNSF RR?

The structure is 339 ft (103.3 m) long with a longest span of 127 ft (38.7 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

Who owns Eagle Point RD /Ch over BNSF RR?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.