US Bridges

Carthage Road over Br. of Clear Creek

Good

Ogle County, Illinois · 8.5 Mi. Se. Oregon · Structure no. 071509300000000

Built
1992
33 years old
Condition
Good
inspected July 2021
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
26 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
50
2012 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

Carthage Road over Br. of Clear Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Carthage Road over Br. of Clear Creek in Ogle County, Illinois. It was built in 1992, so it is 33 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 50 vehicles a day, projected to reach 52 by 2046. The structure is 26 ft (7.8 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesCarthage Road
CrossesBr. of Clear Creek
Location8.5 Mi. Se. Oregon
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates41.89231, -89.32194
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 inspectionJuly 2021
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior 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 length26 ft (7.8 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 traffic50 (2012)
Projected traffic52 by 2046
Trucks0%
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 Carthage Road over Br. of Clear Creek built?

It was built in 1992, making it 33 years old in 2025.

What condition is Carthage Road over Br. of 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 July 2021.

How much traffic does Carthage Road over Br. of Clear Creek carry?

About 50 vehicles per day (2012 count).

How long is Carthage Road over Br. of Clear Creek?

The structure is 26 ft (7.8 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.7 m).

Who owns Carthage Road over Br. of Clear Creek?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.