US Bridges

Frohling RD over S Br Kishwaukee

Poor

McHenry County, Illinois · 1.1 MI SE of Seemann · Structure no. 056312500000000

Built
1978
47 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected October 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
52 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
325
2021 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

Frohling RD over S Br Kishwaukee is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Frohling RD over S Br Kishwaukee 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 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 325 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 390 by 2046. The structure is 52 ft (15.8 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

CarriesFrohling RD
CrossesS Br Kishwaukee
Location1.1 MI SE of Seemann
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates42.21318, -88.47484
Functional classRural 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
Deck4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Superstructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating55.7 US tons
Inventory rating19.6 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 (8.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic325 (2021)
Projected traffic390 by 2046
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 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 Frohling RD over S Br Kishwaukee built?

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

What condition is Frohling RD over S Br Kishwaukee 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 Frohling RD over S Br Kishwaukee carry?

About 325 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is Frohling RD over S Br Kishwaukee?

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 Frohling RD over S Br Kishwaukee?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.