US Bridges

Columbian RD over BNSF RR

Fair

Ogle County, Illinois · 3 MI S Mt Morris · Structure no. 071991200000000

Built
1930
95 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Wood or Timber
Length
105 ft
7 main spans
Daily traffic
100
2022 count
Owner
Railroad
Railroad

About this bridge

Columbian RD over BNSF RR is a wood or timber stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Columbian RD over BNSF RR in Ogle County, Illinois. It was built in 1930, so it is 95 years old, older than the Illinois average of 45.3 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 100 vehicles a day, roughly 32% of them trucks, projected to reach 130 by 2046. The structure is 105 ft (32 m) long and 22 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

Location

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CarriesColumbian RD
CrossesBNSF RR
Location3 MI S Mt Morris
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyOgle County
StateIllinois
Coordinates41.99676, -89.44832
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating34.6 US tons
Inventory rating25.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialWood or Timber
DeckWood or timber
Main spans7
Design loadUnknown
Structure length105 ft (32 m)
Longest span22 ft (6.7 m)
Deck width22 ft (6.7 m)
Roadway width20 ft (6.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic100 (2022)
Projected traffic130 by 2046
Trucks32%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRailroad
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerRailroad
Maintained byRailroad
Historic statusEligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Columbian RD over BNSF RR built?

It was built in 1930, making it 95 years old in 2025.

What condition is Columbian RD over BNSF RR in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in August 2023.

How much traffic does Columbian RD over BNSF RR carry?

About 100 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 32% are trucks.

How long is Columbian RD over BNSF RR?

The structure is 105 ft (32 m) long with a longest span of 22 ft (6.7 m) and a deck 22 ft wide.

Who owns Columbian RD over BNSF RR?

It is owned by the Railroad.