US Bridges

Lowell Park Road over Unnamed Creek

Good

Ogle County, Illinois · SW Edge of Mt Morris · Structure no. 071512100000000

Built
2005
20 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2021
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
24 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
950
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Lowell Park Road over Unnamed Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Lowell Park Road over Unnamed 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 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 950 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 494 by 2046. The structure is 24 ft (7.2 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

CarriesLowell Park Road
CrossesUnnamed Creek
LocationSW Edge of Mt Morris
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates42.04282, -89.44114
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 protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
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 rating71.4 US tons
Inventory rating42.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length24 ft (7.2 m)
Longest span11 ft (3.4 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic950 (2022)
Projected traffic494 by 2046
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 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 Unnamed Creek built?

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

What condition is Lowell Park Road over Unnamed 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 Unnamed Creek carry?

About 950 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Lowell Park Road over Unnamed Creek?

The structure is 24 ft (7.2 m) long with a longest span of 11 ft (3.4 m).

Who owns Lowell Park Road over Unnamed Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.