US Bridges

Keystone Road over Nippersink CR Trib

Good

McHenry County, Illinois · 0.9 MI S Tryon Grove · Structure no. 056303200000000

Built
1990
35 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2024
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
25 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
1,300
2021 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

Keystone Road over Nippersink CR Trib is a steel culvert carrying Keystone Road over Nippersink CR Trib in McHenry County, Illinois. It was built in 1990, so it is 35 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 1,300 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,560 by 2046. The structure is 25 ft (7.5 m) long.

CarriesKeystone Road
CrossesNippersink CR Trib
Location0.9 MI S Tryon Grove
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates42.43169, -88.33966
Functional classUrban Local

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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating54.7 US tons
Inventory rating32.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length25 ft (7.5 m)
Longest span7 ft (2.1 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,300 (2021)
Projected traffic1,560 by 2046
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed—
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerTown or Township Highway Agency
Maintained byTown or Township 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 Keystone Road over Nippersink CR Trib built?

It was built in 1990, making it 35 years old in 2025.

What condition is Keystone Road over Nippersink CR Trib 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 October 2024.

How much traffic does Keystone Road over Nippersink CR Trib carry?

About 1,300 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is Keystone Road over Nippersink CR Trib?

The structure is 25 ft (7.5 m) long with a longest span of 7 ft (2.1 m).

Who owns Keystone Road over Nippersink CR Trib?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.