US Bridges

Il 176 over S Br Kishwaukee Riv

Good

McHenry County, Illinois · 1.1 M E Il 23 · Structure no. 056007100000000

Built
2008
17 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
410 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
5,700
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Il 176 over S Br Kishwaukee Riv is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Il 176 over S Br Kishwaukee Riv in McHenry County, Illinois. It was built in 2008, so it is 17 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 5,700 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 7,140 by 2046. The structure is 410 ft (125.1 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 km).

CarriesIl 176
CrossesS Br Kishwaukee Riv
Location1.1 M E Il 23
RouteState Highway 176
Coordinates42.25519, -88.5487
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

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.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating75 US tons
Inventory rating45 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length410 ft (125.1 m)
Longest span101 ft (30.8 m)
Deck width43 ft (13.2 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,700 (2023)
Projected traffic7,140 by 2046
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.1 mi (13 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 176 over S Br Kishwaukee Riv built?

It was built in 2008, making it 17 years old in 2025.

What condition is Il 176 over S Br Kishwaukee Riv 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 October 2023.

How much traffic does Il 176 over S Br Kishwaukee Riv carry?

About 5,700 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Il 176 over S Br Kishwaukee Riv?

The structure is 410 ft (125.1 m) long with a longest span of 101 ft (30.8 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.

Who owns Il 176 over S Br Kishwaukee Riv?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.