Marengo Road over Rush Creek
PoorPosted for loadMcHenry County, Illinois · 0.6 MI S Airport RD · Structure no. 056302500000000
- Built
- 1956
- 69 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected August 2023
- Type
- Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 59 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 850
- 2021 count
- Owner
- City
- City or Municipal Highway Agency
About this bridge
Marengo Road over Rush Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Marengo Road over Rush Creek in McHenry County, Illinois. It was built in 1956, so it is 69 years old, older than the Illinois average of 45.3 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 2 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.
It carries about 850 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,020 by 2046. The structure is 59 ft (18 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 2 Critical | Advanced deterioration of primary structural elements. Bridge may be closed until corrective action is taken. |
| Superstructure | 2 Critical | Advanced deterioration of primary structural elements. Bridge may be closed until corrective action is taken. |
| Substructure | 2 Critical | Advanced deterioration of primary structural elements. Bridge may be closed until corrective action is taken. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Marengo Road over Rush Creek built?
It was built in 1956, making it 69 years old in 2025.
What condition is Marengo Road over Rush Creek in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in August 2023.
How much traffic does Marengo Road over Rush Creek carry?
About 850 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.
How long is Marengo Road over Rush Creek?
The structure is 59 ft (18 m) long with a longest span of 28 ft (8.5 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.
Who owns Marengo Road over Rush Creek?
It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.