US Bridges

West Branch RD over S. Fork of Leaf Rivr

Good

Ogle County, Illinois · .07MI S W Grove RD · Structure no. 071333600000000

Built
2007
18 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2021
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
26 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
50
2017 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

West Branch RD over S. Fork of Leaf Rivr is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying West Branch RD over S. Fork of Leaf Rivr in Ogle County, Illinois. It was built in 2007, so it is 18 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, projected to reach 52 by 2046. The structure is 26 ft (7.8 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesWest Branch RD
CrossesS. Fork of Leaf Rivr
Location.07MI S W Grove RD
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates42.09806, -89.53472
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Last inspectionAugust 2021
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating48.6 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length26 ft (7.8 m)
Longest span23 ft (7 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.5 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic50 (2017)
Projected traffic52 by 2046
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerTown or Township Highway Agency
Maintained byTown or Township 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 West Branch RD over S. Fork of Leaf Rivr built?

It was built in 2007, making it 18 years old in 2025.

What condition is West Branch RD over S. Fork of Leaf Rivr 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 West Branch RD over S. Fork of Leaf Rivr carry?

About 50 vehicles per day (2017 count).

How long is West Branch RD over S. Fork of Leaf Rivr?

The structure is 26 ft (7.8 m) long with a longest span of 23 ft (7 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns West Branch RD over S. Fork of Leaf Rivr?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.