US Bridges

US 14 over Lawrence CR Bypass

Fair

McHenry County, Illinois · .52M S of State Line · Structure no. 056007500000000

Built
2006
19 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
26 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
6,500
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 14 over Lawrence CR Bypass is a concrete culvert carrying US 14 over Lawrence CR Bypass in McHenry County, Illinois. It was built in 2006, so it is 19 years old, younger than the Illinois average of 45.3 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 6,500 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 7,320 by 2046. The structure is 26 ft (7.8 m) long and 60 ft wide.

CarriesUS 14
CrossesLawrence CR Bypass
Location.52M S of State Line
RouteU.S. Route 14
Coordinates42.48752, -88.59931
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJune 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating48.6 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length26 ft (7.8 m)
Longest span8 ft (2.4 m)
Deck width60 ft (18.3 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic6,500 (2023)
Projected traffic7,320 by 2046
Trucks9%
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 Lawrence CR Bypass built?

It was built in 2006, making it 19 years old in 2025.

What condition is US 14 over Lawrence CR Bypass in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in June 2023.

How much traffic does US 14 over Lawrence CR Bypass carry?

About 6,500 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is US 14 over Lawrence CR Bypass?

The structure is 26 ft (7.8 m) long with a longest span of 8 ft (2.4 m) and a deck 60 ft wide.

Who owns US 14 over Lawrence CR Bypass?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.