US Bridges

South Street over US 14

Good

McHenry County, Illinois · 2.8 M W of Il 47 · Structure no. 056301500000000

Built
1958
67 years old, rebuilt 2005
Condition
Good
inspected June 2022
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
192 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
3,600
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

South Street over US 14 is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying South Street over US 14 in McHenry County, Illinois. It was built in 1958 and reconstructed in 2005, so it is 67 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 3,600 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,320 by 2046. The structure is 192 ft (58.4 m) long and 35 ft wide.

CarriesSouth Street
CrossesUS 14
Location2.8 M W of Il 47
Coordinates42.30517, -88.47023
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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJune 2022
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating98.2 US tons
Inventory rating65.4 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length192 ft (58.4 m)
Longest span55 ft (16.8 m)
Deck width35 ft (10.6 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,600 (2021)
Projected traffic4,320 by 2046
Trucks9%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
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—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was South Street over US 14 built?

It was built in 1958, making it 67 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2005.

What condition is South Street over US 14 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 2022.

How much traffic does South Street over US 14 carry?

About 3,600 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is South Street over US 14?

The structure is 192 ft (58.4 m) long with a longest span of 55 ft (16.8 m) and a deck 35 ft wide.

Who owns South Street over US 14?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.