US Bridges

Il 31 NB Exit Ram over Crystal Creek

Good

McHenry County, Illinois · 0.1 M S Algonquin RD · Structure no. 056007900000000

Built
2013
12 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
138 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,200
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Il 31 NB Exit Ram over Crystal Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Il 31 NB Exit Ram 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 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 1,200 vehicles a day, roughly 12% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,440 by 2046. The structure is 138 ft (42.2 m) long and 34 ft wide.

CarriesIl 31 NB Exit Ram
CrossesCrystal Creek
Location0.1 M S Algonquin RD
Coordinates42.16799, -88.29681
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
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
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 geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating66 US tons
Inventory rating51 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length138 ft (42.2 m)
Longest span132 ft (40.1 m)
Deck width34 ft (10.4 m)
Roadway width31 ft (9.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,200 (2021)
Projected traffic1,440 by 2046
Trucks12%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-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 31 NB Exit Ram over Crystal Creek built?

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

What condition is Il 31 NB Exit Ram 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 NB Exit Ram over Crystal Creek carry?

About 1,200 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 12% are trucks.

How long is Il 31 NB Exit Ram over Crystal Creek?

The structure is 138 ft (42.2 m) long with a longest span of 132 ft (40.1 m) and a deck 34 ft wide.

Who owns Il 31 NB Exit Ram over Crystal Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.