Pleasant Valley RD over Kishwaukee River
PoorPosted for loadMcHenry 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).
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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 | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
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.