US Bridges

School Avenue over Kyte Creek

Good

Ogle County, Illinois · City of Rochelle · Structure no. 071601600000000

Built
2014
11 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2022
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
73 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
950
2022 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

School Avenue over Kyte Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying School Avenue over Kyte Creek in Ogle County, Illinois. It was built in 2014, so it is 11 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 950 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,092 by 2046. The structure is 73 ft (22.3 m) long and 51 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesSchool Avenue
CrossesKyte Creek
LocationCity of Rochelle
RouteCity Street 0
CountyOgle County
StateIllinois
Coordinates41.93034, -89.05988
Functional classUrban 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.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMarch 2022
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating46.4 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length73 ft (22.3 m)
Longest span24 ft (7.2 m)
Deck width51 ft (15.5 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic950 (2022)
Projected traffic1,092 by 2046
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Maintained byCity or Municipal 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 School Avenue over Kyte Creek built?

It was built in 2014, making it 11 years old in 2025.

What condition is School Avenue over 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 March 2022.

How much traffic does School Avenue over Kyte Creek carry?

About 950 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is School Avenue over Kyte Creek?

The structure is 73 ft (22.3 m) long with a longest span of 24 ft (7.2 m) and a deck 51 ft wide.

Who owns School Avenue over Kyte Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.