US Bridges

Chana RD over Kyte River

Fair

Ogle County, Illinois · 6.0 MI N Ashton · Structure no. 071301900000000

Built
1953
72 years old, rebuilt 1994
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
158 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
800
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Chana RD over Kyte River is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Chana RD over Kyte River in Ogle County, Illinois. It was built in 1953 and reconstructed in 1994, so it is 72 years old, older 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 800 vehicles a day, roughly 11% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,196 by 2046. The structure is 158 ft (48.1 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 21.7 mi (35 km).

Location

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CarriesChana RD
CrossesKyte River
Location6.0 MI N Ashton
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyOgle County
StateIllinois
Coordinates41.95732, -89.21556
Functional classRural Major Collector

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 protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating54.7 US tons
Inventory rating32.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length158 ft (48.1 m)
Longest span60 ft (18.3 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.1 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic800 (2022)
Projected traffic1,196 by 2046
Trucks11%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed21.7 mi (35 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty 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 Chana RD over Kyte River built?

It was built in 1953, making it 72 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1994.

What condition is Chana RD over Kyte River 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 September 2023.

How much traffic does Chana RD over Kyte River carry?

About 800 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 11% are trucks.

How long is Chana RD over Kyte River?

The structure is 158 ft (48.1 m) long with a longest span of 60 ft (18.3 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns Chana RD over Kyte River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.