US Bridges

Mchenry RD over Wheeling Drn Dtch

Fair

Cook County, Illinois · 0.2 M NW Il 68 · Structure no. 016055600000000

Built
1931
94 years old, rebuilt 1984
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2025
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
34 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
10,000
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Mchenry RD over Wheeling Drn Dtch is a concrete slab carrying Mchenry RD over Wheeling Drn Dtch in Cook County, Illinois. It was built in 1931 and reconstructed in 1984, so it is 94 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 5 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 10,000 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 11,817 by 2046. The structure is 34 ft (10.5 m) long and 46 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesMchenry RD
CrossesWheeling Drn Dtch
Location0.2 M NW Il 68
CountyCook County
StateIllinois
Coordinates42.14191, -87.93361
Functional classUrban Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionFebruary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating67.9 US tons
Inventory rating40.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1 (+1 approach)
Design loadHS 20
Structure length34 ft (10.5 m)
Longest span21 ft (6.4 m)
Deck width46 ft (14.1 m)
Roadway width44 ft (13.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic10,000 (2022)
Projected traffic11,817 by 2046
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed—
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState 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 Mchenry RD over Wheeling Drn Dtch built?

It was built in 1931, making it 94 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1984.

What condition is Mchenry RD over Wheeling Drn Dtch 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 February 2025.

How much traffic does Mchenry RD over Wheeling Drn Dtch carry?

About 10,000 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is Mchenry RD over Wheeling Drn Dtch?

The structure is 34 ft (10.5 m) long with a longest span of 21 ft (6.4 m) and a deck 46 ft wide.

Who owns Mchenry RD over Wheeling Drn Dtch?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.