US Bridges

Ill 2 over Stream

Fair

Ogle County, Illinois · .6 MI SW Meridian RD · Structure no. 071009000000000

Built
1999
26 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
94 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
6,300
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Ill 2 over Stream is a concrete continuous slab carrying Ill 2 over Stream in Ogle County, Illinois. It was built in 1999, so it is 26 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 94 ft (28.8 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 9.9 mi (16 km).

Location

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CarriesIll 2
CrossesStream
Location.6 MI SW Meridian RD
RouteState Highway 2
CountyOgle County
StateIllinois
Coordinates42.1819, -89.17842
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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating66.8 US tons
Inventory rating40 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length94 ft (28.8 m)
Longest span32 ft (9.7 m)
Deck width43 ft (13 m)
Roadway width39 ft (12 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic6,300 (2021)
Projected traffic6,552 by 2046
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed9.9 mi (16 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 Ill 2 over Stream built?

It was built in 1999, making it 26 years old in 2025.

What condition is Ill 2 over Stream 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 2023.

How much traffic does Ill 2 over Stream carry?

About 6,300 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is Ill 2 over Stream?

The structure is 94 ft (28.8 m) long with a longest span of 32 ft (9.7 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.

Who owns Ill 2 over Stream?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.