US Bridges

Columbine Road over Br. of Leaf River

Good

Ogle County, Illinois · 2 Mi. NE Forreston · Structure no. 071508100000000

Built
1988
37 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2021
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 Road over Br. of Leaf River is a concrete culvert carrying Columbine Road over Br. of Leaf River in Ogle County, Illinois. It was built in 1988, so it is 37 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 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).

CarriesColumbine Road
CrossesBr. of Leaf River
Location2 Mi. NE Forreston
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates42.13738, -89.5405
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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionAugust 2021
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than 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 width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic100 (2022)
Projected traffic130 by 2046
Trucks45%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 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 Columbine Road over Br. of Leaf River built?

It was built in 1988, making it 37 years old in 2025.

What condition is Columbine Road over Br. of 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 2021.

How much traffic does Columbine Road over Br. of Leaf River carry?

About 100 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 45% are trucks.

How long is Columbine Road over Br. of Leaf River?

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

Who owns Columbine Road over Br. of Leaf River?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.