US Bridges

US 14 over Rush Creek

Good

McHenry County, Illinois · 1.2 S Harvard · Structure no. 056005200000000

Built
1984
41 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2022
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
88 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
15,200
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 14 over Rush Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 14 over Rush Creek in McHenry County, Illinois. It was built in 1984, so it is 41 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 15,200 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 18,480 by 2046. The structure is 88 ft (26.8 m) long and 51 ft wide.

CarriesUS 14
CrossesRush Creek
Location1.2 S Harvard
RouteU.S. Route 14
Coordinates42.39946, -88.61322
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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionMarch 2022
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating55.7 US tons
Inventory rating38.3 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length88 ft (26.8 m)
Longest span86 ft (26.2 m)
Deck width51 ft (15.6 m)
Roadway width48 ft (14.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic15,200 (2023)
Projected traffic18,480 by 2046
Trucks5%
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 US 14 over Rush Creek built?

It was built in 1984, making it 41 years old in 2025.

What condition is US 14 over Rush 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 US 14 over Rush Creek carry?

About 15,200 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is US 14 over Rush Creek?

The structure is 88 ft (26.8 m) long with a longest span of 86 ft (26.2 m) and a deck 51 ft wide.

Who owns US 14 over Rush Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.