MS-1000 Queenanner over Nippersink
PoorPosted for loadMcHenry County, Illinois · 2.7 MI N Charles RD · Structure no. 056309000000000
- Built
- 1960
- 65 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected November 2024
- Type
- Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 70 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 575
- 2021 count
- Owner
- City
- City or Municipal Highway Agency
About this bridge
MS-1000 Queenanner over Nippersink is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying MS-1000 Queenanner over Nippersink in McHenry County, Illinois. It was built in 1960, so it is 65 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 2 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 575 vehicles a day, roughly 12% of them trucks, projected to reach 690 by 2046. The structure is 70 ft (21.3 m) long and 28 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 | 2 Critical | Advanced deterioration of primary structural elements. Bridge may be closed until corrective action is taken. |
| Superstructure | 2 Critical | Advanced deterioration of primary structural elements. Bridge may be closed until corrective action is taken. |
| 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 MS-1000 Queenanner over Nippersink built?
It was built in 1960, making it 65 years old in 2025.
What condition is MS-1000 Queenanner over Nippersink 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 November 2024.
How much traffic does MS-1000 Queenanner over Nippersink carry?
About 575 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 12% are trucks.
How long is MS-1000 Queenanner over Nippersink?
The structure is 70 ft (21.3 m) long with a longest span of 34 ft (10.4 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.
Who owns MS-1000 Queenanner over Nippersink?
It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.