US Bridges

Ill 251 over Kyte Creek/Bike Path

Fair

Ogle County, Illinois · 0.6 Mi. N. of Il 38 · Structure no. 071008500000000

Built
1996
29 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2022
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
73 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
7,350
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Ill 251 over Kyte Creek/Bike Path is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Ill 251 over Kyte Creek/Bike Path in Ogle County, Illinois. It was built in 1996, so it is 29 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 7,350 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 7,748 by 2046. The structure is 73 ft (22.4 m) long and 81 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

Location

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CarriesIll 251
CrossesKyte Creek/Bike Path
Location0.6 Mi. N. of Il 38
RouteState Highway 251
CountyOgle County
StateIllinois
Coordinates41.94412, -89.06743
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Last inspectionMay 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 geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating89.3 US tons
Inventory rating53.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length73 ft (22.4 m)
Longest span70 ft (21.3 m)
Deck width81 ft (24.8 m)
Roadway width78 ft (23.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic7,350 (2023)
Projected traffic7,748 by 2046
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

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 Ill 251 over Kyte Creek/Bike Path built?

It was built in 1996, making it 29 years old in 2025.

What condition is Ill 251 over Kyte Creek/Bike Path 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 May 2022.

How much traffic does Ill 251 over Kyte Creek/Bike Path carry?

About 7,350 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Ill 251 over Kyte Creek/Bike Path?

The structure is 73 ft (22.4 m) long with a longest span of 70 ft (21.3 m) and a deck 81 ft wide.

Who owns Ill 251 over Kyte Creek/Bike Path?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.