Bull Valley Road over Boone Creek
PoorMcHenry County, Illinois · 0.2 MI E of Curran R · Structure no. 056310900000000
- Built
- 1969
- 56 years old, rebuilt 2000
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected May 2024
- Type
- Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 62 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 9,300
- 2021 count
- Owner
- City
- City or Municipal Highway Agency
About this bridge
Bull Valley Road over Boone Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Bull Valley Road over Boone Creek in McHenry County, Illinois. It was built in 1969 and reconstructed in 2000, so it is 56 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 4 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 9,300 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 11,160 by 2046. The structure is 62 ft (18.8 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 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 | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Bull Valley Road over Boone Creek built?
It was built in 1969, making it 56 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2000.
What condition is Bull Valley Road over Boone 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 May 2024.
How much traffic does Bull Valley Road over Boone Creek carry?
About 9,300 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.
How long is Bull Valley Road over Boone Creek?
The structure is 62 ft (18.8 m) long with a longest span of 59 ft (17.9 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.
Who owns Bull Valley Road over Boone Creek?
It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.