US Bridges

Hay Rd. over Br. Clear Creek

Good

Ogle County, Illinois · 3.5 S.W. Daysville · Structure no. 071503700000000

Built
1959
66 years old
Condition
Good
inspected July 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
26 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
75
2017 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

Hay Rd. over Br. Clear Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Hay Rd. over Br. Clear Creek in Ogle County, Illinois. It was built in 1959, so it is 66 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 75 vehicles a day, projected to reach 78 by 2046. The structure is 26 ft (7.8 m) long and 29 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesHay Rd.
CrossesBr. Clear Creek
Location3.5 S.W. Daysville
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyOgle County
StateIllinois
Coordinates41.93123, -89.34998
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 protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJuly 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating40.7 US tons
Inventory rating24.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 15
Structure length26 ft (7.8 m)
Longest span12 ft (3.7 m)
Deck width29 ft (8.7 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic75 (2017)
Projected traffic78 by 2046
Trucks0%
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

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 Hay Rd. over Br. Clear Creek built?

It was built in 1959, making it 66 years old in 2025.

What condition is Hay Rd. over Br. Clear 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 July 2023.

How much traffic does Hay Rd. over Br. Clear Creek carry?

About 75 vehicles per day (2017 count).

How long is Hay Rd. over Br. Clear Creek?

The structure is 26 ft (7.8 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.7 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.

Who owns Hay Rd. over Br. Clear Creek?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.