US Bridges

Prairie Rd. over Br. Kyte Creek

Good

Ogle County, Illinois · 3.5 S.W. Chana · Structure no. 071502800000000

Built
1958
67 years old
Condition
Good
inspected July 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
32 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
125
2017 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

Prairie Rd. over Br. Kyte Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Prairie Rd. over Br. Kyte Creek in Ogle County, Illinois. It was built in 1958, so it is 67 years old, older 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 32 ft (9.8 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 km).

CarriesPrairie Rd.
CrossesBr. Kyte Creek
Location3.5 S.W. Chana
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates41.93247, -89.25433
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
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJuly 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 rating44.6 US tons
Inventory rating26.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHS 15
Structure length32 ft (9.8 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width27 ft (8.3 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 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 closed6.8 mi (11 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. Kyte Creek built?

It was built in 1958, making it 67 years old in 2025.

What condition is Prairie Rd. over Br. 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 2023.

How much traffic does Prairie Rd. over Br. Kyte Creek carry?

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

How long is Prairie Rd. over Br. Kyte Creek?

The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.

Who owns Prairie Rd. over Br. Kyte Creek?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.