US Bridges

Steward RD over BNSF Railroad

Fair

Ogle County, Illinois · 1.2MI E of IL251 · Structure no. 071333300000000

Built
2010
15 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
226 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
2,350
2022 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Steward RD over BNSF Railroad is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Steward RD over BNSF Railroad in Ogle County, Illinois. It was built in 2010, so it is 15 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 2,350 vehicles a day, roughly 46% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,768 by 2046. The structure is 226 ft (68.8 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesSteward RD
CrossesBNSF Railroad
Location1.2MI E of IL251
CountyOgle County
StateIllinois
Coordinates41.89797, -89.04295
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating48.6 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length226 ft (68.8 m)
Longest span111 ft (33.8 m)
Deck width43 ft (13.2 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,350 (2022)
Projected traffic1,768 by 2046
Trucks46%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway and railroad
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Maintained byCity or Municipal 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 Steward RD over BNSF Railroad built?

It was built in 2010, making it 15 years old in 2025.

What condition is Steward RD over BNSF Railroad 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 October 2023.

How much traffic does Steward RD over BNSF Railroad carry?

About 2,350 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 46% are trucks.

How long is Steward RD over BNSF Railroad?

The structure is 226 ft (68.8 m) long with a longest span of 111 ft (33.8 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.

Who owns Steward RD over BNSF Railroad?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.