Ill 2 over Gale Creek
FairOgle County, Illinois · 1 MI S. Oregon · Structure no. 071007500000000
- Built
- 1990
- 35 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected August 2022
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 76 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 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 4,000 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,576 by 2046. The structure is 76 ft (23.1 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 14.9 mi (24 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 | 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 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 August 2022.
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 76 ft (23.1 m) long with a longest span of 73 ft (22.3 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.
Who owns Ill 2 over Gale Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.