US Bridges

Il 31 over Dutch Creek

Good

McHenry County, Illinois · 6.2 M S of US 12 · Structure no. 056200500000000

Built
1978
47 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
43 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
23,400
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Il 31 over Dutch Creek is a concrete continuous culvert carrying Il 31 over Dutch Creek in McHenry County, Illinois. It was built in 1978, so it is 47 years old, older 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 23,400 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 26,640 by 2046. The structure is 43 ft (13 m) long.

CarriesIl 31
CrossesDutch Creek
Location6.2 M S of US 12
RouteState Highway 31
Coordinates42.37378, -88.26944
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
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJune 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating63.6 US tons
Inventory rating38.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length43 ft (13 m)
Longest span10 ft (2.9 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic23,400 (2023)
Projected traffic26,640 by 2046
Trucks4%
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 31 over Dutch Creek built?

It was built in 1978, making it 47 years old in 2025.

What condition is Il 31 over Dutch 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 June 2023.

How much traffic does Il 31 over Dutch Creek carry?

About 23,400 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is Il 31 over Dutch Creek?

The structure is 43 ft (13 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (2.9 m).

Who owns Il 31 over Dutch Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.