US Bridges

White Oak Road over Br. Elkhorn Creek

Good

Ogle County, Illinois · 1 Mi. W. Forreston · Structure no. 071509800000000

Built
1995
30 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2021
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
40 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
600
2022 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

White Oak Road over Br. Elkhorn Creek is a concrete culvert carrying White Oak Road over Br. Elkhorn 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 600 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 494 by 2046. The structure is 40 ft (12.3 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesWhite Oak Road
CrossesBr. Elkhorn Creek
Location1 Mi. W. Forreston
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyOgle County
StateIllinois
Coordinates42.12753, -89.60074
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.
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 rating48.6 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length40 ft (12.3 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 traffic600 (2022)
Projected traffic494 by 2046
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 White Oak Road over Br. Elkhorn Creek built?

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

What condition is White Oak Road over Br. Elkhorn 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 White Oak Road over Br. Elkhorn Creek carry?

About 600 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is White Oak Road over Br. Elkhorn Creek?

The structure is 40 ft (12.3 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.7 m).

Who owns White Oak Road over Br. Elkhorn Creek?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.