US Bridges

Lowell Park Road over Br. Pine Creek

Good

Ogle County, Illinois · 3.5 MI SW Mt. Morris · Structure no. 071509600000000

Built
1995
30 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2021
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
33 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
850
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Lowell Park Road over Br. Pine Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Lowell Park Road over Br. Pine Creek in Ogle County, Illinois. It was built in 1995, so it is 30 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 850 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 858 by 2046. The structure is 33 ft (10 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 km).

Location

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CarriesLowell Park Road
CrossesBr. Pine Creek
Location3.5 MI SW Mt. Morris
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyOgle County
StateIllinois
Coordinates42.01301, -89.48151
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.
Culvert8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionAugust 2021
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating75.7 US tons
Inventory rating45.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length33 ft (10 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic850 (2022)
Projected traffic858 by 2046
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.1 mi (13 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty 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 Lowell Park Road over Br. Pine Creek built?

It was built in 1995, making it 30 years old in 2025.

What condition is Lowell Park Road over Br. Pine 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 August 2021.

How much traffic does Lowell Park Road over Br. Pine Creek carry?

About 850 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is Lowell Park Road over Br. Pine Creek?

The structure is 33 ft (10 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns Lowell Park Road over Br. Pine Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.