Ill 38 over Kyte River
GoodOgle County, Illinois · 3 Mi. W. of Rochelle · Structure no. 071008900000000
- Built
- 2000
- 25 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected October 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel Continuous
- Length
- 201 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 2,300
- 2023 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Ill 38 over Kyte River is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Ill 38 over Kyte River in Ogle County, Illinois. It was built in 2000, so it is 25 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 2,300 vehicles a day, roughly 14% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,132 by 2046. The structure is 201 ft (61.3 m) long and 39 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 21.7 mi (35 km).
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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 | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| 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 38 over Kyte River built?
It was built in 2000, making it 25 years old in 2025.
What condition is Ill 38 over Kyte River 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 October 2023.
How much traffic does Ill 38 over Kyte River carry?
About 2,300 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 14% are trucks.
How long is Ill 38 over Kyte River?
The structure is 201 ft (61.3 m) long with a longest span of 74 ft (22.6 m) and a deck 39 ft wide.
Who owns Ill 38 over Kyte River?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.