US Bridges

Il 120 over Boone Creek

Fair

McHenry County, Illinois · N Limits of Mchenry · Structure no. 056000600000000

Built
1973
52 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
26 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
25,900
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Il 120 over Boone Creek is a concrete continuous culvert carrying Il 120 over Boone Creek in McHenry County, Illinois. It was built in 1973, so it is 52 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 25,900 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 16,080 by 2046. The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long.

CarriesIl 120
CrossesBoone Creek
LocationN Limits of Mchenry
RouteState Highway 120
Coordinates42.34599, -88.27985
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJune 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating107.1 US tons
Inventory rating93.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length26 ft (7.9 m)
Longest span8 ft (2.4 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic25,900 (2023)
Projected traffic16,080 by 2046
Trucks6%
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 120 over Boone Creek built?

It was built in 1973, making it 52 years old in 2025.

What condition is Il 120 over Boone 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 June 2023.

How much traffic does Il 120 over Boone Creek carry?

About 25,900 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is Il 120 over Boone Creek?

The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long with a longest span of 8 ft (2.4 m).

Who owns Il 120 over Boone Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.