Mccue Road over Kishwaukee River
PoorMcHenry County, Illinois · 0.6 MI S of Il 176 · Structure no. 056311200000000
- Built
- 1973
- 52 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected October 2024
- Type
- Channel Beam
- Concrete
- Length
- 69 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 400
- 2021 count
- Owner
- Town / Township
- Town or Township Highway Agency
About this bridge
Mccue Road over Kishwaukee River is a concrete channel beam carrying Mccue Road over Kishwaukee River in McHenry County, Illinois. It was built in 1973, so it is 52 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 400 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 480 by 2046. The structure is 69 ft (21.1 m) long and 26 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 | 3 Serious | Loss of section, deterioration, spalling or scour have seriously affected primary structural components. |
| Superstructure | 3 Serious | Loss of section, deterioration, spalling or scour have seriously affected primary structural components. |
| Substructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, 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 Mccue Road over Kishwaukee River built?
It was built in 1973, making it 52 years old in 2025.
What condition is Mccue Road over Kishwaukee River 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 October 2024.
How much traffic does Mccue Road over Kishwaukee River carry?
About 400 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.
How long is Mccue Road over Kishwaukee River?
The structure is 69 ft (21.1 m) long with a longest span of 33 ft (10.1 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.
Who owns Mccue Road over Kishwaukee River?
It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.