US Bridges

Fox Lane RD over Br of BUFFAL0 Creek

Good

Ogle County, Illinois · 3 MI SW of Polo · Structure no. 071512900000000

Built
2014
11 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2023
Type
Culvert
Aluminum, Wrought Iron, or Cast Iron
Length
34 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
10
2017 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

Fox Lane RD over Br of BUFFAL0 Creek is a aluminum, wrought iron, or cast iron culvert carrying Fox Lane RD over Br of BUFFAL0 Creek in Ogle County, Illinois. It was built in 2014, so it is 11 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 10 vehicles a day, projected to reach 10 by 2046. The structure is 34 ft (10.4 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesFox Lane RD
CrossesBr of BUFFAL0 Creek
Location3 MI SW of Polo
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyOgle County
StateIllinois
Coordinates41.93907, -89.60951
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 protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Culvert8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating46.4 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialAluminum, Wrought Iron, or Cast Iron
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length34 ft (10.4 m)
Longest span25 ft (7.5 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic10 (2017)
Projected traffic10 by 2046
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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 Fox Lane RD over Br of BUFFAL0 Creek built?

It was built in 2014, making it 11 years old in 2025.

What condition is Fox Lane RD over Br of BUFFAL0 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 2023.

How much traffic does Fox Lane RD over Br of BUFFAL0 Creek carry?

About 10 vehicles per day (2017 count).

How long is Fox Lane RD over Br of BUFFAL0 Creek?

The structure is 34 ft (10.4 m) long with a longest span of 25 ft (7.5 m).

Who owns Fox Lane RD over Br of BUFFAL0 Creek?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.