US Bridges

Il 2 over Gale Creek

Fair

Ogle County, Illinois · 1.1 MI S. Oregon · Structure no. 071007600000000

Built
1990
35 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2022
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
79 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
4,000
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Il 2 over Gale Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Il 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 79 ft (24 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 14.9 mi (24 km).

Location

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CarriesIl 2
CrossesGale Creek
Location1.1 MI S. Oregon
RouteState Highway 2
CountyOgle County
StateIllinois
Coordinates41.98591, -89.33763
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

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.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionAugust 2022
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating91.4 US tons
Inventory rating42.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length79 ft (24 m)
Longest span76 ft (23.1 m)
Deck width43 ft (13.2 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,000 (2023)
Projected traffic4,576 by 2046
Trucks9%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed14.9 mi (24 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 Il 2 over Gale Creek built?

It was built in 1990, making it 35 years old in 2025.

What condition is Il 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 Il 2 over Gale Creek carry?

About 4,000 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is Il 2 over Gale Creek?

The structure is 79 ft (24 m) long with a longest span of 76 ft (23.1 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.

Who owns Il 2 over Gale Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.