US Bridges

Hemmingson Road over Trib S Br Kshwke Rvr

Good

McHenry County, Illinois · .55 MI E Olsen RD · Structure no. 056303300000000

Built
1940
85 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2024
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
25 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
500
2021 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

Hemmingson Road over Trib S Br Kshwke Rvr is a steel culvert carrying Hemmingson Road over Trib S Br Kshwke Rvr 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 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 500 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 600 by 2046. The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long.

CarriesHemmingson Road
CrossesTrib S Br Kshwke Rvr
Location.55 MI E Olsen RD
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates42.22806, -88.52151
Functional classRural 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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 rating97.9 US tons
Inventory rating53.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length25 ft (7.6 m)
Longest span6 ft (1.8 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic500 (2021)
Projected traffic600 by 2046
Trucks7%
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 Hemmingson Road over Trib S Br Kshwke Rvr built?

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

What condition is Hemmingson Road over Trib S Br Kshwke Rvr 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 Hemmingson Road over Trib S Br Kshwke Rvr carry?

About 500 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is Hemmingson Road over Trib S Br Kshwke Rvr?

The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long with a longest span of 6 ft (1.8 m).

Who owns Hemmingson Road over Trib S Br Kshwke Rvr?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.