US Bridges

Ill 251 over Kyte Creek

Fair

Ogle County, Illinois · 0.3 MI S JCT Ill 38 · Structure no. 071000300000000

Built
1928
97 years old, rebuilt 1981
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
48 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
7,550
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Ill 251 over Kyte Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Ill 251 over Kyte Creek in Ogle County, Illinois. It was built in 1928 and reconstructed in 1981, so it is 97 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 7,550 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 7,176 by 2046. The structure is 48 ft (14.6 m) long and 55 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 44.7 mi (72 km).

Location

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CarriesIll 251
CrossesKyte Creek
Location0.3 MI S JCT Ill 38
RouteState Highway 251
CountyOgle County
StateIllinois
Coordinates41.91772, -89.06866
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

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.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionMarch 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating85 US tons
Inventory rating48.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length48 ft (14.6 m)
Longest span47 ft (14.3 m)
Deck width55 ft (16.8 m)
Roadway width53 ft (16.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic7,550 (2023)
Projected traffic7,176 by 2046
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed44.7 mi (72 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

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—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Ill 251 over Kyte Creek built?

It was built in 1928, making it 97 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1981.

What condition is Ill 251 over Kyte 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 March 2023.

How much traffic does Ill 251 over Kyte Creek carry?

About 7,550 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is Ill 251 over Kyte Creek?

The structure is 48 ft (14.6 m) long with a longest span of 47 ft (14.3 m) and a deck 55 ft wide.

Who owns Ill 251 over Kyte Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.