US Bridges

US 14 over Il 31

Good

McHenry County, Illinois · US 14 & Ill 31 Inchg · Structure no. 056006500000000

Built
1999
26 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
180 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
24,700
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 14 over Il 31 is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 14 over Il 31 in McHenry County, Illinois. It was built in 1999, so it is 26 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 24,700 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 31,200 by 2046. The structure is 180 ft (54.8 m) long and 84 ft wide.

CarriesUS 14
CrossesIl 31
LocationUS 14 & Ill 31 Inchg
RouteU.S. Route 14
Coordinates42.22564, -88.28788
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.
Last inspectionJune 2023
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating70 US tons
Inventory rating42.1 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2 (+2 approach)
Design loadUnknown
Structure length180 ft (54.8 m)
Longest span50 ft (15.2 m)
Deck width84 ft (25.6 m)
Roadway width75 ft (22.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic24,700 (2023)
Projected traffic31,200 by 2046
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesOverpass structure at an interchange
CrossesHighway
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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$842,000
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was US 14 over Il 31 built?

It was built in 1999, making it 26 years old in 2025.

What condition is US 14 over Il 31 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 2023.

How much traffic does US 14 over Il 31 carry?

About 24,700 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is US 14 over Il 31?

The structure is 180 ft (54.8 m) long with a longest span of 50 ft (15.2 m) and a deck 84 ft wide.

Who owns US 14 over Il 31?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.