US Bridges

FAS1045-BAXTER RD over I-39 & US 51

Fair

Winnebago County, Illinois · 1.0 MI N of Ogle CO · Structure no. 101014500000000

Built
1980
45 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
263 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
2,250
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FAS1045-BAXTER RD over I-39 & US 51 is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying FAS1045-BAXTER RD over I-39 & US 51 in Winnebago County, Illinois. It was built in 1980, so it is 45 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 5 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 2,250 vehicles a day, roughly 25% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,222 by 2046. The structure is 263 ft (80.2 m) long and 64 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesFAS1045-BAXTER RD
CrossesI-39 & US 51
Location1.0 MI N of Ogle CO
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyWinnebago County
StateIllinois
Coordinates42.1659, -89.02339
Functional classUrban Collector

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.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionApril 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60.4 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2 (+2 approach)
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length263 ft (80.2 m)
Longest span108 ft (32.9 m)
Deck width64 ft (19.5 m)
Roadway width45 ft (13.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,250 (2022)
Projected traffic2,222 by 2046
Trucks25%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesOverpass structure at an interchange
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was FAS1045-BAXTER RD over I-39 & US 51 built?

It was built in 1980, making it 45 years old in 2025.

What condition is FAS1045-BAXTER RD over I-39 & US 51 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 April 2023.

How much traffic does FAS1045-BAXTER RD over I-39 & US 51 carry?

About 2,250 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 25% are trucks.

How long is FAS1045-BAXTER RD over I-39 & US 51?

The structure is 263 ft (80.2 m) long with a longest span of 108 ft (32.9 m) and a deck 64 ft wide.

Who owns FAS1045-BAXTER RD over I-39 & US 51?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.