US Bridges

Bowler RD over Ogles Creek

Fair

St. Clair County, Illinois · .25MI N of CH45 · Structure no. 082413800000000

Built
1998
27 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
94 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
275
2023 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

Bowler RD over Ogles Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Bowler RD over Ogles Creek in St. Clair County, Illinois. It was built in 1998, so it is 27 years old, younger 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 275 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 354 by 2046. The structure is 94 ft (28.8 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesBowler RD
CrossesOgles Creek
Location.25MI N of CH45
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountySt. Clair County
StateIllinois
Coordinates38.63404, -89.91167
Functional classUrban 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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionFebruary 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating48.6 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length94 ft (28.8 m)
Longest span34 ft (10.5 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.6 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic275 (2023)
Projected traffic354 by 2046
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 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 Bowler RD over Ogles Creek built?

It was built in 1998, making it 27 years old in 2025.

What condition is Bowler RD over Ogles Creek 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 February 2023.

How much traffic does Bowler RD over Ogles Creek carry?

About 275 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is Bowler RD over Ogles Creek?

The structure is 94 ft (28.8 m) long with a longest span of 34 ft (10.5 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns Bowler RD over Ogles Creek?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.