US Bridges

Crane Grove Road over Br Leaf River

Good

Ogle County, Illinois · 1.5 MI NW Forreston · Structure no. 071509200000000

Built
1993
32 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2021
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
30 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
25
2017 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

Crane Grove Road over Br Leaf River is a concrete culvert carrying Crane Grove Road over Br Leaf River in Ogle County, Illinois. It was built in 1993, so it is 32 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 25 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 26 by 2046. The structure is 30 ft (9 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesCrane Grove Road
CrossesBr Leaf River
Location1.5 MI NW Forreston
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates42.16184, -89.59945
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 protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
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 rating48.6 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length30 ft (9 m)
Longest span14 ft (4.3 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
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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 Crane Grove Road over Br Leaf River built?

It was built in 1993, making it 32 years old in 2025.

What condition is Crane Grove Road 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 2021.

How much traffic does Crane Grove Road over Br Leaf River carry?

About 25 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is Crane Grove Road over Br Leaf River?

The structure is 30 ft (9 m) long with a longest span of 14 ft (4.3 m).

Who owns Crane Grove Road over Br Leaf River?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.