US Bridges

Castle Rd. over Br. Gale Creek

Good

Ogle County, Illinois · 3.0 S W Oregon · Structure no. 071503300000000

Built
1953
72 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
26 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
50
2017 count
Owner
State
State Park, Forest, or Reservation Agency

About this bridge

Castle Rd. over Br. Gale Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Castle Rd. over Br. Gale Creek in Ogle County, Illinois. It was built in 1953, so it is 72 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 50 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 52 by 2046. The structure is 26 ft (8 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesCastle Rd.
CrossesBr. Gale Creek
Location3.0 S W Oregon
CountyOgle County
StateIllinois
Coordinates41.97686, -89.36646
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 protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionNovember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to 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 rating44.6 US tons
Inventory rating26.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadH 15
Structure length26 ft (8 m)
Longest span13 ft (3.9 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.5 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic50 (2017)
Projected traffic52 by 2046
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Park, Forest, or Reservation Agency
Maintained byState Park, Forest, or Reservation 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 Castle Rd. over Br. Gale Creek built?

It was built in 1953, making it 72 years old in 2025.

What condition is Castle Rd. over Br. 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 November 2023.

How much traffic does Castle Rd. over Br. Gale Creek carry?

About 50 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is Castle Rd. over Br. Gale Creek?

The structure is 26 ft (8 m) long with a longest span of 13 ft (3.9 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns Castle Rd. over Br. Gale Creek?

It is owned by the State Park, Forest, or Reservation Agency.