US Bridges

Il 176 over Overland Flow Area

Good

McHenry County, Illinois · 0.31 M W N Union RD · Structure no. 056007300000000

Built
2008
17 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2022
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
39 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
5,700
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Il 176 over Overland Flow Area is a concrete continuous culvert carrying Il 176 over Overland Flow Area 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 8 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 39 ft (12 m) long and 43 ft wide.

CarriesIl 176
CrossesOverland Flow Area
Location0.31 M W N Union RD
RouteState Highway 176
Coordinates42.2552, -88.54647
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
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Culvert8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionApril 2022
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable 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 rating85 US tons
Inventory rating51 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckOther
Main spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length39 ft (12 m)
Longest span13 ft (4 m)
Deck width43 ft (13.1 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 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 176 over Overland Flow Area built?

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

What condition is Il 176 over Overland Flow Area 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 April 2022.

How much traffic does Il 176 over Overland Flow Area carry?

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

How long is Il 176 over Overland Flow Area?

The structure is 39 ft (12 m) long with a longest span of 13 ft (4 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.

Who owns Il 176 over Overland Flow Area?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.