US Bridges

Rocky Hollow RD over Kyte Creek

Fair

Ogle County, Illinois · 3.0 S.W.Chana · Structure no. 071317200000000

Built
1966
59 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
158 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
100
2017 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

Rocky Hollow RD over Kyte Creek is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Rocky Hollow RD over Kyte Creek in Ogle County, Illinois. It was built in 1966, so it is 59 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 100 vehicles a day, projected to reach 104 by 2046. The structure is 158 ft (48.2 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesRocky Hollow RD
CrossesKyte Creek
Location3.0 S.W.Chana
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyOgle County
StateIllinois
Coordinates41.96496, -89.24414
Functional classRural Local

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.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJuly 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to 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 rating48.6 US tons
Inventory rating29.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 15
Structure length158 ft (48.2 m)
Longest span57 ft (17.4 m)
Deck width26 ft (7.9 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic100 (2017)
Projected traffic104 by 2046
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerTown or Township Highway Agency
Maintained byTown or Township 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 Rocky Hollow RD over Kyte Creek built?

It was built in 1966, making it 59 years old in 2025.

What condition is Rocky Hollow RD over Kyte 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 July 2023.

How much traffic does Rocky Hollow RD over Kyte Creek carry?

About 100 vehicles per day (2017 count).

How long is Rocky Hollow RD over Kyte Creek?

The structure is 158 ft (48.2 m) long with a longest span of 57 ft (17.4 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns Rocky Hollow RD over Kyte Creek?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.