US Bridges

Pines Road over Gale Creek

Good

Ogle County, Illinois · .94 MI W of Oregon · Structure no. 071512000000000

Built
2005
20 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2021
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
28 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
1,900
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Pines Road over Gale Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Pines Road over Gale Creek in Ogle County, Illinois. It was built in 2005, so it is 20 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 1,900 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,496 by 2046. The structure is 28 ft (8.6 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesPines Road
CrossesGale Creek
Location.94 MI W of Oregon
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyOgle County
StateIllinois
Coordinates42.00347, -89.36457
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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating72.1 US tons
Inventory rating43.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length28 ft (8.6 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 traffic1,900 (2022)
Projected traffic2,496 by 2046
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 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 Pines Road over Gale Creek built?

It was built in 2005, making it 20 years old in 2025.

What condition is Pines Road over Gale 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 Pines Road over Gale Creek carry?

About 1,900 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Pines Road over Gale Creek?

The structure is 28 ft (8.6 m) long with a longest span of 13 ft (4 m).

Who owns Pines Road over Gale Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.