Honey Creek Road over Kyte Creek
PoorOgle County, Illinois · 1.7 M E of Daysville · Structure no. 071326700000000
- Built
- 1983
- 42 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected August 2023
- Type
- Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 146 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 150
- 2022 count
- Owner
- Town / Township
- Town or Township Highway Agency
About this bridge
Honey Creek Road over Kyte Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Honey Creek Road over Kyte Creek in Ogle County, Illinois. It was built in 1983, so it is 42 years old, younger than the Illinois average of 45.3 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 3 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
It carries about 150 vehicles a day, roughly 24% of them trucks, projected to reach 208 by 2046. The structure is 146 ft (44.5 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 3 Serious | Loss of section, deterioration, spalling or scour have seriously affected primary structural components. |
| Superstructure | 3 Serious | Loss of section, deterioration, spalling or scour have seriously affected primary structural components. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Honey Creek Road over Kyte Creek built?
It was built in 1983, making it 42 years old in 2025.
What condition is Honey Creek Road over Kyte Creek in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in August 2023.
How much traffic does Honey Creek Road over Kyte Creek carry?
About 150 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 24% are trucks.
How long is Honey Creek Road over Kyte Creek?
The structure is 146 ft (44.5 m) long with a longest span of 48 ft (14.6 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.
Who owns Honey Creek Road over Kyte Creek?
It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.