Paulsen RD over N Br Kishwaukee Riv
PoorClosed to trafficMcHenry County, Illinois · 1.7 MI S of Streit R · Structure no. 056307100000000
- Built
- 1959
- 66 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected May 2024
- Type
- Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 70 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 250
- 2021 count
- Owner
- Town / Township
- Town or Township Highway Agency
About this bridge
Paulsen RD over N Br Kishwaukee Riv is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Paulsen RD over N Br Kishwaukee Riv 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 3 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: closed to all traffic.
It carries about 250 vehicles a day, roughly 14% of them trucks, projected to reach 300 by 2046. The structure is 70 ft (21.3 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 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 | 3 Serious | Loss of section, deterioration, spalling or scour have seriously affected primary structural components. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Paulsen RD over N Br Kishwaukee Riv built?
It was built in 1959, making it 66 years old in 2025.
What condition is Paulsen RD over N Br Kishwaukee Riv 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 May 2024.
How much traffic does Paulsen RD over N Br Kishwaukee Riv carry?
About 250 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 14% are trucks.
How long is Paulsen RD over N Br Kishwaukee Riv?
The structure is 70 ft (21.3 m) long with a longest span of 34 ft (10.4 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.
Who owns Paulsen RD over N Br Kishwaukee Riv?
It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.