US Bridges

Oregon Trail Rd. over Gale Creek

Good

Ogle County, Illinois · 2.5 W. Oregon · Structure no. 071502700000000

Built
1957
68 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
29 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
350
2022 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

Oregon Trail Rd. over Gale Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Oregon Trail Rd. over Gale Creek in Ogle County, Illinois. It was built in 1957, so it is 68 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 350 vehicles a day, roughly 39% of them trucks, projected to reach 832 by 2046. The structure is 29 ft (8.8 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesOregon Trail Rd.
CrossesGale Creek
Location2.5 W. Oregon
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyOgle County
StateIllinois
Coordinates42.018, -89.38857
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
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating44.6 US tons
Inventory rating26.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHS 15
Structure length29 ft (8.8 m)
Longest span9 ft (2.7 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic350 (2022)
Projected traffic832 by 2046
Trucks39%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 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 Oregon Trail Rd. over Gale Creek built?

It was built in 1957, making it 68 years old in 2025.

What condition is Oregon Trail Rd. over Gale Creek 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 Oregon Trail Rd. over Gale Creek carry?

About 350 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 39% are trucks.

How long is Oregon Trail Rd. over Gale Creek?

The structure is 29 ft (8.8 m) long with a longest span of 9 ft (2.7 m).

Who owns Oregon Trail Rd. over Gale Creek?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.