US Bridges

Il 23 over Kishwaukee River

Good

McHenry County, Illinois · 0.7 M N of Il 176 · Structure no. 056000100000000

Built
2009
16 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2022
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
260 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
6,450
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Il 23 over Kishwaukee River is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Il 23 over Kishwaukee River in McHenry County, Illinois. It was built in 2009, so it is 16 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 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 6,450 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 8,040 by 2046. The structure is 260 ft (79.2 m) long and 47 ft wide.

CarriesIl 23
CrossesKishwaukee River
Location0.7 M N of Il 176
RouteState Highway 23
Coordinates42.26661, -88.60849
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionSeptember 2022
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating98.2 US tons
Inventory rating68.9 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length260 ft (79.2 m)
Longest span88 ft (26.7 m)
Deck width47 ft (14.4 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic6,450 (2023)
Projected traffic8,040 by 2046
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed—
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

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 Il 23 over Kishwaukee River built?

It was built in 2009, making it 16 years old in 2025.

What condition is Il 23 over Kishwaukee River 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 September 2022.

How much traffic does Il 23 over Kishwaukee River carry?

About 6,450 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Il 23 over Kishwaukee River?

The structure is 260 ft (79.2 m) long with a longest span of 88 ft (26.7 m) and a deck 47 ft wide.

Who owns Il 23 over Kishwaukee River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.