Murray Road over Slough Creek
PoorPosted for loadMcHenry County, Illinois · .15 MI N Nelson RD · Structure no. 056303900000000
- Built
- 1968
- 57 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected September 2024
- Type
- Culvert
- Steel
- Length
- 25 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 225
- 2021 count
- Owner
- Town / Township
- Town or Township Highway Agency
About this bridge
Murray Road over Slough Creek is a steel culvert carrying Murray Road over Slough Creek in McHenry County, Illinois. It was built in 1968, so it is 57 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 4 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 225 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 270 by 2046. The structure is 25 ft (7.5 m) long.
Location
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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 |
|---|---|---|
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Culvert | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Murray Road over Slough Creek built?
It was built in 1968, making it 57 years old in 2025.
What condition is Murray Road over Slough 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 September 2024.
How much traffic does Murray Road over Slough Creek carry?
About 225 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.
How long is Murray Road over Slough Creek?
The structure is 25 ft (7.5 m) long with a longest span of 7 ft (2 m).
Who owns Murray Road over Slough Creek?
It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.