US Bridges

Green Road over N Br Kishwaukee Riv

Fair

McHenry County, Illinois · 1.0 MI NW of Alden R · Structure no. 056311700000000

Built
1975
50 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
52 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
100
2017 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

Green Road over N Br Kishwaukee Riv is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Green Road over N Br Kishwaukee Riv in McHenry County, Illinois. It was built in 1975, so it is 50 years old, older than the Illinois average of 45.3 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 100 vehicles a day, roughly 13% of them trucks, projected to reach 120 by 2046. The structure is 52 ft (15.8 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

CarriesGreen Road
CrossesN Br Kishwaukee Riv
Location1.0 MI NW of Alden R
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates42.41514, -88.52381
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating69.7 US tons
Inventory rating41.8 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length52 ft (15.8 m)
Longest span50 ft (15.2 m)
Deck width27 ft (8.3 m)
Roadway width27 ft (8.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic100 (2017)
Projected traffic120 by 2046
Trucks13%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerTown or Township Highway Agency
Maintained byTown or Township Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Green Road over N Br Kishwaukee Riv built?

It was built in 1975, making it 50 years old in 2025.

What condition is Green Road over N Br Kishwaukee Riv in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in September 2024.

How much traffic does Green Road over N Br Kishwaukee Riv carry?

About 100 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 13% are trucks.

How long is Green Road over N Br Kishwaukee Riv?

The structure is 52 ft (15.8 m) long with a longest span of 50 ft (15.2 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.

Who owns Green Road over N Br Kishwaukee Riv?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.