US Bridges

Pleasant Valley RD over Kishwaukee River

PoorPosted for load

McHenry County, Illinois · 0.2 MI W of Mccue Ro · Structure no. 056312700000000

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

About this bridge

Pleasant Valley RD over Kishwaukee River is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Pleasant Valley RD over Kishwaukee River 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 325 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 390 by 2046. The structure is 64 ft (19.5 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesPleasant Valley RD
CrossesKishwaukee River
Location0.2 MI W of Mccue Ro
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates42.24789, -88.5066
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.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 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 adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating33.2 US tons
Inventory rating12.5 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length64 ft (19.5 m)
Longest span32 ft (9.8 m)
Deck width26 ft (8 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic325 (2021)
Projected traffic390 by 2046
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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 Pleasant Valley RD over Kishwaukee River built?

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

What condition is Pleasant Valley RD 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 Pleasant Valley RD over Kishwaukee River carry?

About 325 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Pleasant Valley RD over Kishwaukee River?

The structure is 64 ft (19.5 m) long with a longest span of 32 ft (9.8 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns Pleasant Valley RD over Kishwaukee River?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.