Columbine RD over Branch Leaf River
FairOgle County, Illinois · 1.8 M NE Forreston · Structure no. 071506600000000
- Built
- 1976
- 49 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected August 2023
- Type
- Culvert
- Concrete
- Length
- 26 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 100
- 2022 count
- Owner
- Town / Township
- Town or Township Highway Agency
About this bridge
Columbine RD over Branch Leaf River is a concrete culvert carrying Columbine RD over Branch Leaf River in Ogle County, Illinois. It was built in 1976, so it is 49 years old, older than the Illinois average of 45.3 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
It carries about 100 vehicles a day, roughly 45% of them trucks, projected to reach 130 by 2046. The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).
Location
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Culvert | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Columbine RD over Branch Leaf River built?
It was built in 1976, making it 49 years old in 2025.
What condition is Columbine RD over Branch Leaf River in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in August 2023.
How much traffic does Columbine RD over Branch Leaf River carry?
About 100 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 45% are trucks.
How long is Columbine RD over Branch Leaf River?
The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.7 m).
Who owns Columbine RD over Branch Leaf River?
It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.