Ill 2 over Silver Creek
FairOgle County, Illinois · 3.8 MI N JCT Ill 64 · Structure no. 071002400000000
- Built
- 1924
- 101 years old, rebuilt 1987
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected July 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Prestressed Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 117 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 4,850
- 2023 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Ill 2 over Silver Creek is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Ill 2 over Silver Creek in Ogle County, Illinois. It was built in 1924 and reconstructed in 1987, so it is 101 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 4,850 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,782 by 2046. The structure is 117 ft (35.7 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 29.8 mi (48 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Ill 2 over Silver Creek built?
It was built in 1924, making it 101 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1987.
What condition is Ill 2 over Silver 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 July 2023.
How much traffic does Ill 2 over Silver Creek carry?
About 4,850 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.
How long is Ill 2 over Silver Creek?
The structure is 117 ft (35.7 m) long with a longest span of 38 ft (11.6 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.
Who owns Ill 2 over Silver Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.