FAQs

Different agencies have jurisdiction over different roads. If you live on a state road, contact IDOT at 815-732-6251. If you live on a township road, you must contact your road commissioner and place your request with him. The road commissioner must be the one to request a speed study be performed on a township road. If you live on a county road, you may contact and place your request for a speed study with the highway department.

Different agencies have jurisdiction over different roads. If you live on a state road, contact IDOT at 815-732-6251. If you live on a township road, you must contact your road commissioner and place your request with him. The road commissioner must be the one to seek permission from the county engineer before any sign is installed on a township road. If you live on a county road, you may contact and place your request with the highway department. Ogle County personnel will check the sight distance at your driveway to see if a sign is warranted.

The county roads are posted as follows:

County Road Weight Limit Map

County Road Oversize Load Weight Limit Map

Maximum Gross Vehicle Weight:  80,000 lb (Truck Preferred Route)
Maximum Axle Weight:  20,000 lb
Maximum Width:  8′-6″
Maximum Length:  65′-0″
Maximum Height:  13′-6″

Maximum Gross Vehicle Weight:  80,000 lb (not a designated truck route)(Subject to Spring Load Limits)
Maximum Axle Weight:  20,000 lb
Maximum Width:  8′-0″
Maximum Length:  55′-0″
Maximum Height:  13′-6″

Maximum Gross Vehicle Weight:  73,280 lb (not a designated truck route)(Subject to Spring Load Limits)
Maximum Axle Weight:  16,000 lb
Maximum Width:  8′-0″
Maximum Length:  55′-0″
Maximum Height:  13′-6″

If you would like to request an oversize vehicle permit, you may obtain the forms on our Doing Business page.

Public agencies have responsibility for roads on which they have jurisdictional authority. If you live on a state road, contact IDOT at 815-732-6251. If you live on a township road, you should contact your road commissioner. If you live on a county road, you may contact and place your concern with the highway department.

Different agencies have jurisdiction over different roads. Each agency is responsible for their own permits. If you live on a state road, contact IDOT at 815-732-6251. If you live on a township road, you must contact your road commissioner and place your request with him. If you live on a county road, you may obtain an entrance permit request form on our Doing Business page. Ogle County Personnel will check the sight distance and drainage requirements for the location you request.

The Ogle County Highway Department lists any openings on our Employment Opportunities page.

Occasionally during snow plowing, mailboxes are damaged.  More often than not, this damage is caused by wet or heavy snow thrown from the plow.  However, on rare occasions plows may accidentally impact the mailbox with the plow.  In either case, such damage will interrupt your mail service.  Please inspect your mailbox on a regular basis to ensure your post is in good condition and that the mailbox is adequately secured.  From our experience, plastic mailboxes are not well-suited for placement along county highways.

Agencies plow snow only on roads under their jurisdiction and each agency has a different policy related to mailbox damage. If you live on a state road, contact IDOT at 815-732-6251. If you live on a township road, you should notify your road commissioner.

If you live on a county road, you may contact the highway department at 815-732-2851 or highway@oglecountyil.gov and personnel will inspect the reported mailbox after the roads have been cleared of snow and ice. If the mailbox is separated from the post, please place the damaged mailbox on your doorstep so we can easily locate it.  If one is available, we will place a temporary mailbox at your property until the mailbox can be repaired. If it is determined that a plow physically contacted your mailbox, we will do our best to repair the mailbox or replace it with a similar sized and style of mailbox, within reason.  However, if it is determined that the mailbox damage was a result of thrown snow, repair or replacement of the mailbox will be the responsibility of the resident.

If the local mail carrier has an issue with the U.S. Postmaster General Approved Mailbox we place as either a temporary mailbox or a permanent replacement, this will be up to the resident to work out with the postal carrier.  The Ogle County Highway Department will not be responsible for upgrading mailboxes.

Each year the Ogle County Highway Department sprays for weeds and brush along roadsides and guardrail. Weeds under guardrail are sprayed in late spring. Weeds along roadsides are spraying early summer. In mid-fall, the roadsides are sprayed again to control brush growth. In the event some weeds pop up despite the control measures, our mowing crews cut them during their maintenance program of mowing roadside ditches.

If you know which township you live in, you can look up your road commissioner on the Township Officials page. If you do not know which township you live in, you can check on your tax bill or contact the highway department.

You can view or download the Adopt-A-Highway agreement on our Doing Business page. The form includes program conditions and responsibilities as well as a safety program.

You can contact the Ogle County Highway Department via phone, fax, email, or visit us in person. Contact information and directions to our office are located on our Office Information page.

The Ogle County Zoning Department is responsible for all building permits in unincorporated areas of Ogle County. Additionally, if a new entrance onto the road is needed, you must contact the public agency who has jurisdiction over that road. If you live on a state road, contact IDOT at 815-732-6251. If you live on a township road, you must contact your road commissioner and place your request with him. If you live on a county road, you may obtain an entrance permit request form on our Doing Business page. If you live within a municipality, you must contact your municipality.

The Ogle County Highway Department maintains roadway records for Ogle County and for many of the townships. If you would like to view or receive a copy of these records, please complete a Freedom of Information Request form located on our Doing Business page.

Each township has difference policies. Your road commissioner can update you with the policy for the road where you live. If you know which township you live in, you can look up your road commissioner on the Township Officials page. If you do not know which township you live in, you can check on your tax bill or contact the highway department.