US Bridges

Lawrence Road over T of W Br Piscasaw

Fair

McHenry County, Illinois · 0.8 M E of Perkins R · Structure no. 056302000000000

Built
1940
85 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2024
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
26 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
350
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Lawrence Road over T of W Br Piscasaw is a steel culvert carrying Lawrence Road over T of W Br Piscasaw in McHenry County, Illinois. It was built in 1940, so it is 85 years old, older 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 5 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 350 vehicles a day, roughly 14% of them trucks, projected to reach 420 by 2046. The structure is 26 ft (8 m) long.

Location

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CarriesLawrence Road
CrossesT of W Br Piscasaw
Location0.8 M E of Perkins R
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyMcHenry County
StateIllinois
Coordinates42.46581, -88.67283
Functional classRural Minor Collector

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 protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Culvert5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating98.2 US tons
Inventory rating98.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length26 ft (8 m)
Longest span7 ft (2.2 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic350 (2021)
Projected traffic420 by 2046
Trucks14%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed—
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty 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 Lawrence Road over T of W Br Piscasaw built?

It was built in 1940, making it 85 years old in 2025.

What condition is Lawrence Road over T of W Br Piscasaw 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 September 2024.

How much traffic does Lawrence Road over T of W Br Piscasaw carry?

About 350 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 14% are trucks.

How long is Lawrence Road over T of W Br Piscasaw?

The structure is 26 ft (8 m) long with a longest span of 7 ft (2.2 m).

Who owns Lawrence Road over T of W Br Piscasaw?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.