Ill 38 over Kyte Creek
FairOgle County, Illinois · .4 MI E of Ill 251 · Structure no. 071007100000000
- Built
- 1983
- 42 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected March 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel Continuous
- Length
- 105 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 8,150
- 2023 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Ill 38 over Kyte Creek is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Ill 38 over Kyte Creek in Ogle County, Illinois. It was built in 1983, so it is 42 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 8,150 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,238 by 2046. The structure is 105 ft (32 m) long and 73 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 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 | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Ill 38 over Kyte Creek built?
It was built in 1983, making it 42 years old in 2025.
What condition is Ill 38 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 38 over Kyte Creek carry?
About 8,150 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.
How long is Ill 38 over Kyte Creek?
The structure is 105 ft (32 m) long with a longest span of 50 ft (15.2 m) and a deck 73 ft wide.
Who owns Ill 38 over Kyte Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.