US Bridges

Mount Morris Road over Unnamed Stream

Good

Ogle County, Illinois · North Edge Mt Morris · Structure no. 071507300000000

Built
1980
45 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
26 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
1,600
2022 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Mount Morris Road over Unnamed Stream is a concrete culvert carrying Mount Morris Road over Unnamed Stream in Ogle County, Illinois. It was built in 1980, so it is 45 years old, younger 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 1,600 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,768 by 2046. The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long and 45 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesMount Morris Road
CrossesUnnamed Stream
LocationNorth Edge Mt Morris
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyOgle County
StateIllinois
Coordinates42.05754, -89.43225
Functional classRural Major Collector

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 inspectionAugust 2024
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 length26 ft (7.9 m)
Longest span12 ft (3.7 m)
Deck width45 ft (13.8 m)
Roadway width36 ft (11 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,600 (2022)
Projected traffic1,768 by 2046
Trucks9%
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

OwnerCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Maintained byCity or Municipal 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 Mount Morris Road over Unnamed Stream built?

It was built in 1980, making it 45 years old in 2025.

What condition is Mount Morris Road over Unnamed Stream 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 2024.

How much traffic does Mount Morris Road over Unnamed Stream carry?

About 1,600 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is Mount Morris Road over Unnamed Stream?

The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.7 m) and a deck 45 ft wide.

Who owns Mount Morris Road over Unnamed Stream?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.