US Bridges

County Line RD over Kishwaukee Overflow

PoorPosted for load

McHenry County, Illinois · 0.5 M N Ofus 20 · Structure no. 056312000000000

Built
1978
47 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected October 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
97 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
475
2017 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

County Line RD over Kishwaukee Overflow is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying County Line RD over Kishwaukee Overflow in McHenry County, Illinois. It was built in 1978, so it is 47 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 475 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 570 by 2046. The structure is 97 ft (29.6 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 km).

CarriesCounty Line RD
CrossesKishwaukee Overflow
Location0.5 M N Ofus 20
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates42.25741, -88.7055
Functional classUrban Local

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
Deck3 SeriousLoss of section, deterioration, spalling or scour have seriously affected primary structural components.
Superstructure3 SeriousLoss of section, deterioration, spalling or scour have seriously affected primary structural components.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating23.9 US tons
Inventory rating8.9 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length97 ft (29.6 m)
Longest span46 ft (14 m)
Deck width27 ft (8.3 m)
Roadway width27 ft (8.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic475 (2017)
Projected traffic570 by 2046
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRelief for waterway
Detour if closed6.8 mi (11 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 County Line RD over Kishwaukee Overflow built?

It was built in 1978, making it 47 years old in 2025.

What condition is County Line RD over Kishwaukee Overflow 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 County Line RD over Kishwaukee Overflow carry?

About 475 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is County Line RD over Kishwaukee Overflow?

The structure is 97 ft (29.6 m) long with a longest span of 46 ft (14 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.

Who owns County Line RD over Kishwaukee Overflow?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.