Root Road over Rush Creek
PoorMcHenry County, Illinois · 0.1 MI N of Ch 30 · Structure no. 056312400000000
- Built
- 1900
- 125 years old, rebuilt 1962
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected October 2024
- Type
- Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 91 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 100
- 2017 count
- Owner
- Town / Township
- Town or Township Highway Agency
About this bridge
Root Road over Rush Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Root Road over Rush Creek in McHenry County, Illinois. It was built in 1900 and reconstructed in 1962, so it is 125 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 2 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 100 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 120 by 2046. The structure is 91 ft (27.7 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 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 | 2 Critical | Advanced deterioration of primary structural elements. Bridge may be closed until corrective action is taken. |
| Superstructure | 2 Critical | Advanced deterioration of primary structural elements. Bridge may be closed until corrective action is taken. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| 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 Root Road over Rush Creek built?
It was built in 1900, making it 125 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1962.
What condition is Root Road over Rush 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 October 2024.
How much traffic does Root Road over Rush Creek carry?
About 100 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.
How long is Root Road over Rush Creek?
The structure is 91 ft (27.7 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.2 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.
Who owns Root Road over Rush Creek?
It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.