US Bridges

Il 31 & 120 over Boone Creek

Good

McHenry County, Illinois · 1.6M W of Chapel Hil · Structure no. 056006000000000

Built
1990
35 years old, rebuilt 2014
Condition
Good
inspected June 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
95 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
30,300
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Il 31 & 120 over Boone Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Il 31 & 120 over Boone Creek in McHenry County, Illinois. It was built in 1990 and reconstructed in 2014, so it is 35 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 30,300 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 37,800 by 2046. The structure is 95 ft (28.9 m) long and 87 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesIl 31 & 120
CrossesBoone Creek
Location1.6M W of Chapel Hil
RouteState Highway 31
Coordinates42.34572, -88.26888
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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
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 rating94.2 US tons
Inventory rating38.3 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length95 ft (28.9 m)
Longest span93 ft (28.2 m)
Deck width87 ft (26.5 m)
Roadway width71 ft (21.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic30,300 (2023)
Projected traffic37,800 by 2046
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 km)
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 31 & 120 over Boone Creek built?

It was built in 1990, making it 35 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2014.

What condition is Il 31 & 120 over Boone 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 June 2024.

How much traffic does Il 31 & 120 over Boone Creek carry?

About 30,300 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Il 31 & 120 over Boone Creek?

The structure is 95 ft (28.9 m) long with a longest span of 93 ft (28.2 m) and a deck 87 ft wide.

Who owns Il 31 & 120 over Boone Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.