Bay Road over Lily Lake Drain
GoodMcHenry County, Illinois · 1.0 MI SE of Chapelh · Structure no. 056310600000000
- Built
- 1968
- 57 years old, rebuilt 2018
- Condition
- Good
- inspected October 2024
- Type
- Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 110 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 6,200
- 2021 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Bay Road over Lily Lake Drain is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Bay Road over Lily Lake Drain in McHenry County, Illinois. It was built in 1968 and reconstructed in 2018, so it is 57 years old, older than the Illinois average of 45.3 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
It carries about 6,200 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 7,440 by 2046. The structure is 110 ft (33.4 m) long and 46 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Superstructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Substructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Bay Road over Lily Lake Drain built?
It was built in 1968, making it 57 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2018.
What condition is Bay Road over Lily Lake Drain in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in October 2024.
How much traffic does Bay Road over Lily Lake Drain carry?
About 6,200 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.
How long is Bay Road over Lily Lake Drain?
The structure is 110 ft (33.4 m) long with a longest span of 36 ft (11 m) and a deck 46 ft wide.
Who owns Bay Road over Lily Lake Drain?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.