US Bridges

Cherry Rd. over S Br. Leaf River

Good

Ogle County, Illinois · 1 MI SW Adeline · Structure no. 071511400000000

Built
2003
22 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2021
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
57 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
25
2020 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

Cherry Rd. over S Br. Leaf River is a concrete culvert carrying Cherry Rd. over S Br. Leaf River in Ogle County, Illinois. It was built in 2003, so it is 22 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, projected to reach 26 by 2046. The structure is 57 ft (17.4 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesCherry Rd.
CrossesS Br. Leaf River
Location1 MI SW Adeline
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyOgle County
StateIllinois
Coordinates42.13434, -89.50158
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 inspectionSeptember 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 length57 ft (17.4 m)
Longest span13 ft (4 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic25 (2020)
Projected traffic26 by 2046
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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 Cherry Rd. over S Br. Leaf River built?

It was built in 2003, making it 22 years old in 2025.

What condition is Cherry Rd. over S 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 September 2021.

How much traffic does Cherry Rd. over S Br. Leaf River carry?

About 25 vehicles per day (2020 count).

How long is Cherry Rd. over S Br. Leaf River?

The structure is 57 ft (17.4 m) long with a longest span of 13 ft (4 m).

Who owns Cherry Rd. over S Br. Leaf River?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.