Ill 2 over Mosquito Creek
FairOgle County, Illinois · 5 Mi. N. of Byron · Structure no. 071008600000000
- Built
- 1996
- 29 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected April 2024
- Type
- Slab
- Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 61 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 6,300
- 2021 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Ill 2 over Mosquito Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying Ill 2 over Mosquito Creek 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 6,300 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 6,552 by 2046. The structure is 61 ft (18.5 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 21.7 mi (35 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 | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Ill 2 over Mosquito Creek built?
It was built in 1996, making it 29 years old in 2025.
What condition is Ill 2 over Mosquito 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 April 2024.
How much traffic does Ill 2 over Mosquito Creek carry?
About 6,300 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.
How long is Ill 2 over Mosquito Creek?
The structure is 61 ft (18.5 m) long with a longest span of 29 ft (8.9 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.
Who owns Ill 2 over Mosquito Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.