US Bridges

Spring Creek Road over Spring Creek

Fair

McHenry County, Illinois · .25M W of Ridge Rd. · Structure no. 056307600000000

Built
2012
13 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2024
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
31 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
625
2021 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Spring Creek Road over Spring Creek is a steel culvert carrying Spring Creek Road over Spring Creek in McHenry County, Illinois. It was built in 2012, so it is 13 years old, younger than the Illinois average of 45.3 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 5 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 625 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 750 by 2046. The structure is 31 ft (9.3 m) long and 20 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesSpring Creek Road
CrossesSpring Creek
Location.25M W of Ridge Rd.
RouteCity Street 0
CountyMcHenry County
StateIllinois
Coordinates42.16874, -88.20447
Functional classUrban Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating96.1 US tons
Inventory rating96.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length31 ft (9.3 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width20 ft (6.2 m)
Roadway width19 ft (5.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic625 (2021)
Projected traffic750 by 2046
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed—
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Maintained byCity or Municipal 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 Spring Creek Road over Spring Creek built?

It was built in 2012, making it 13 years old in 2025.

What condition is Spring Creek Road over Spring Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in June 2024.

How much traffic does Spring Creek Road over Spring Creek carry?

About 625 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is Spring Creek Road over Spring Creek?

The structure is 31 ft (9.3 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 20 ft wide.

Who owns Spring Creek Road over Spring Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.