US Bridges

Northwest Rd. over Br. Leaf River

Good

Ogle County, Illinois · 5.0 S.W. Leaf River · Structure no. 071504700000000

Built
1969
56 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
22 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
25
2017 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

Northwest Rd. over Br. Leaf River is a concrete culvert carrying Northwest Rd. over Br. Leaf River in Ogle County, Illinois. It was built in 1969, so it is 56 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 25 vehicles a day, projected to reach 26 by 2046. The structure is 22 ft (6.6 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

CarriesNorthwest Rd.
CrossesBr. Leaf River
Location5.0 S.W. Leaf River
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates42.10652, -89.50395
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 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 adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating44.3 US tons
Inventory rating26.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 15
Structure length22 ft (6.6 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic25 (2017)
Projected traffic26 by 2046
Trucks0%
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 Northwest Rd. over Br. Leaf River built?

It was built in 1969, making it 56 years old in 2025.

What condition is Northwest Rd. over Br. Leaf River 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 Northwest Rd. over Br. Leaf River carry?

About 25 vehicles per day (2017 count).

How long is Northwest Rd. over Br. Leaf River?

The structure is 22 ft (6.6 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns Northwest Rd. over Br. Leaf River?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.