US Bridges

Stone Barn Road over Clear Creek

Good

Ogle County, Illinois · 7.5 MI SE Oregon · Structure no. 071507100000000

Built
1979
46 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
22 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
175
2017 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

Stone Barn Road over Clear Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Stone Barn Road over Clear Creek in Ogle County, Illinois. It was built in 1979, so it is 46 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 175 vehicles a day, projected to reach 182 by 2046. The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long and 29 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

CarriesStone Barn Road
CrossesClear Creek
Location7.5 MI SE Oregon
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates41.89549, -89.32748
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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than 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 rating48.9 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length22 ft (6.7 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width29 ft (8.9 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic175 (2017)
Projected traffic182 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 Stone Barn Road over Clear Creek built?

It was built in 1979, making it 46 years old in 2025.

What condition is Stone Barn Road over 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 September 2023.

How much traffic does Stone Barn Road over Clear Creek carry?

About 175 vehicles per day (2017 count).

How long is Stone Barn Road over Clear Creek?

The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.

Who owns Stone Barn Road over Clear Creek?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.