Ill 2 over Gale Creek
GoodOgle County, Illinois · 3/4 Mi. S. Oregon · Structure no. 071007400000000
- Built
- 1990
- 35 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected February 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 71 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 4,000
- 2023 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Ill 2 over Gale Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Ill 2 over Gale Creek in Ogle County, Illinois. It was built in 1990, so it is 35 years old, younger than the Illinois average of 45.3 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
It carries about 4,000 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,576 by 2046. The structure is 71 ft (21.5 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 14.9 mi (24 km).
Location
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Substructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| 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 Gale Creek built?
It was built in 1990, making it 35 years old in 2025.
What condition is Ill 2 over Gale Creek in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in February 2023.
How much traffic does Ill 2 over Gale Creek carry?
About 4,000 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.
How long is Ill 2 over Gale Creek?
The structure is 71 ft (21.5 m) long with a longest span of 67 ft (20.5 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.
Who owns Ill 2 over Gale Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.