Freeport RD over Branch Elkhorn CR
GoodOgle County, Illinois · 5.5 MI SW Forreston · Structure no. 071500800000000
- Built
- 1965
- 60 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected August 2023
- Type
- Culvert
- Concrete
- Length
- 24 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 1,350
- 2022 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Freeport RD over Branch Elkhorn CR is a concrete culvert carrying Freeport RD over Branch Elkhorn CR in Ogle County, Illinois. It was built in 1965, so it is 60 years old, older 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 1,350 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,144 by 2046. The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Culvert | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Freeport RD over Branch Elkhorn CR built?
It was built in 1965, making it 60 years old in 2025.
What condition is Freeport RD over Branch Elkhorn CR 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 Freeport RD over Branch Elkhorn CR carry?
About 1,350 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.
How long is Freeport RD over Branch Elkhorn CR?
The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.7 m).
Who owns Freeport RD over Branch Elkhorn CR?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.