US Bridges

Grist Mill Rd. over Br. Kyte Creek

Fair

Ogle County, Illinois · 1.5 S.E. Chana · Structure no. 071503400000000

Built
1951
74 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
32 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
175
2022 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

Grist Mill Rd. over Br. Kyte Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Grist Mill Rd. over Br. Kyte Creek in Ogle County, Illinois. It was built in 1951, so it is 74 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 175 vehicles a day, roughly 19% of them trucks, projected to reach 208 by 2046. The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

CarriesGrist Mill Rd.
CrossesBr. Kyte Creek
Location1.5 S.E. Chana
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates41.97204, -89.20367
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
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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 loadUnknown
Structure length32 ft (9.8 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width26 ft (7.8 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic175 (2022)
Projected traffic208 by 2046
Trucks19%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 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 Grist Mill Rd. over Br. Kyte Creek built?

It was built in 1951, making it 74 years old in 2025.

What condition is Grist Mill Rd. over Br. 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 Grist Mill Rd. over Br. Kyte Creek carry?

About 175 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 19% are trucks.

How long is Grist Mill 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 26 ft wide.

Who owns Grist Mill Rd. over Br. Kyte Creek?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.