US Bridges

Prairie RD over Br of Kyte Creek

Good

Ogle County, Illinois · 3 MI SE of Daysville · Structure no. 071334500000000

Built
2015
10 years old
Condition
Good
inspected July 2021
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
69 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
125
2017 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

Prairie RD over Br of Kyte Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Prairie RD over Br of Kyte Creek in Ogle County, Illinois. It was built in 2015, so it is 10 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 125 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 130 by 2046. The structure is 69 ft (21 m) long and 34 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesPrairie RD
CrossesBr of Kyte Creek
Location3 MI SE of Daysville
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates41.96337, -89.27488
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJuly 2021
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating46.4 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length69 ft (21 m)
Longest span65 ft (19.8 m)
Deck width34 ft (10.4 m)
Roadway width34 ft (10.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic125 (2017)
Projected traffic130 by 2046
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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 Prairie RD over Br of Kyte Creek built?

It was built in 2015, making it 10 years old in 2025.

What condition is Prairie RD over Br of Kyte Creek 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 July 2021.

How much traffic does Prairie RD over Br of Kyte Creek carry?

About 125 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is Prairie RD over Br of Kyte Creek?

The structure is 69 ft (21 m) long with a longest span of 65 ft (19.8 m) and a deck 34 ft wide.

Who owns Prairie RD over Br of Kyte Creek?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.