US Bridges

Barreville RD over Sleepy Hollow Creek

Poor

McHenry County, Illinois · 0.4 MI N of Ames RD · Structure no. 056310200000000

Built
1957
68 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected June 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
27 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,350
2021 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Barreville RD over Sleepy Hollow Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Barreville RD over Sleepy Hollow Creek in McHenry County, Illinois. It was built in 1957, so it is 68 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.

It carries about 1,350 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,620 by 2046. The structure is 27 ft (8.2 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesBarreville RD
CrossesSleepy Hollow Creek
Location0.4 MI N of Ames RD
Coordinates42.28711, -88.26095
Functional classUrban Collector

Condition and inspection

Poor

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.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure3 SeriousLoss of section, deterioration, spalling or scour have seriously affected primary structural components.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating35.7 US tons
Inventory rating21.4 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadHS 15
Structure length27 ft (8.2 m)
Longest span26 ft (7.9 m)
Deck width27 ft (8.2 m)
Roadway width25 ft (7.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,350 (2021)
Projected traffic1,620 by 2046
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 km)
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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$96,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Barreville RD over Sleepy Hollow Creek built?

It was built in 1957, making it 68 years old in 2025.

What condition is Barreville RD over Sleepy Hollow 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 June 2024.

How much traffic does Barreville RD over Sleepy Hollow Creek carry?

About 1,350 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Barreville RD over Sleepy Hollow Creek?

The structure is 27 ft (8.2 m) long with a longest span of 26 ft (7.9 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.

Who owns Barreville RD over Sleepy Hollow Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.