US Bridges

Il 31 over Crystal Creek

Good

McHenry County, Illinois · 0.1 M S Algonquin RD · Structure no. 056007700000000

Built
2013
12 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
139 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
17,900
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Il 31 over Crystal Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Il 31 over Crystal Creek in McHenry County, Illinois. It was built in 2013, so it is 12 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 17,900 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 19,560 by 2046. The structure is 139 ft (42.5 m) long and 78 ft wide.

CarriesIl 31
CrossesCrystal Creek
Location0.1 M S Algonquin RD
RouteState Highway 31
Coordinates42.16864, -88.29685
Functional classUrban Minor 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.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating80.4 US tons
Inventory rating61.8 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length139 ft (42.5 m)
Longest span133 ft (40.4 m)
Deck width78 ft (23.9 m)
Roadway width72 ft (21.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic17,900 (2023)
Projected traffic19,560 by 2046
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed—
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

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 over Crystal Creek built?

It was built in 2013, making it 12 years old in 2025.

What condition is Il 31 over Crystal 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 September 2023.

How much traffic does Il 31 over Crystal Creek carry?

About 17,900 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is Il 31 over Crystal Creek?

The structure is 139 ft (42.5 m) long with a longest span of 133 ft (40.4 m) and a deck 78 ft wide.

Who owns Il 31 over Crystal Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.