Thorpe RD over Union Pacif RR
GoodOgle County, Illinois · .93MI S of Thorp RD · Structure no. 071332600000000
- Built
- 2006
- 19 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected July 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 287 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 50
- 2022 count
- Owner
- Town / Township
- Town or Township Highway Agency
About this bridge
Thorpe RD over Union Pacif RR is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Thorpe RD over Union Pacif RR in Ogle County, Illinois. It was built in 2006, so it is 19 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 50 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 104 by 2046. The structure is 287 ft (87.6 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 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 | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Substructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Thorpe RD over Union Pacif RR built?
It was built in 2006, making it 19 years old in 2025.
What condition is Thorpe RD over Union Pacif 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 July 2023.
How much traffic does Thorpe RD over Union Pacif RR carry?
About 50 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.
How long is Thorpe RD over Union Pacif RR?
The structure is 287 ft (87.6 m) long with a longest span of 133 ft (40.4 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.
Who owns Thorpe RD over Union Pacif RR?
It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.