So Second Street over Kyte Creek
PoorOgle County, Illinois · Rochelle S 2nd ST · Structure no. 071600700000000
- Built
- 1975
- 50 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected March 2024
- Type
- Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 61 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 125
- 2022 count
- Owner
- City
- City or Municipal Highway Agency
About this bridge
So Second Street over Kyte Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying So Second Street over Kyte Creek in Ogle County, Illinois. It was built in 1975, so it is 50 years old, older 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. Its operating status is: open, would be posted or closed except for temporary shoring.
It carries about 125 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 182 by 2046. The structure is 61 ft (18.6 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 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 | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was So Second Street over Kyte Creek built?
It was built in 1975, making it 50 years old in 2025.
What condition is So Second Street 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 March 2024.
How much traffic does So Second Street over Kyte Creek carry?
About 125 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.
How long is So Second Street over Kyte Creek?
The structure is 61 ft (18.6 m) long with a longest span of 59 ft (18 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.
Who owns So Second Street over Kyte Creek?
It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.