Streit Road over Piscasaw Creek
PoorMcHenry County, Illinois · 0.4 MI E of County · Structure no. 056306500000000
- Built
- 1959
- 66 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected October 2024
- Type
- Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 126 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 425
- 2021 count
- Owner
- Town / Township
- Town or Township Highway Agency
About this bridge
Streit Road over Piscasaw Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Streit Road over Piscasaw Creek in McHenry County, Illinois. It was built in 1959, so it is 66 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.
It carries about 425 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 510 by 2046. The structure is 126 ft (38.4 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 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 | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Streit Road over Piscasaw Creek built?
It was built in 1959, making it 66 years old in 2025.
What condition is Streit Road over Piscasaw 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 October 2024.
How much traffic does Streit Road over Piscasaw Creek carry?
About 425 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.
How long is Streit Road over Piscasaw Creek?
The structure is 126 ft (38.4 m) long with a longest span of 41 ft (12.5 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.
Who owns Streit Road over Piscasaw Creek?
It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.