US Bridges

Coon Creek RD over Coon Creek

Fair

McHenry County, Illinois · 0.6 M S of Il 23 · Structure no. 056312900000000

Built
1979
46 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
138 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
175
2021 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

Coon Creek RD over Coon Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Coon Creek RD over Coon Creek in McHenry County, Illinois. It was built in 1979, so it is 46 years old, older than the Illinois average of 45.3 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 5 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 175 vehicles a day, roughly 13% of them trucks, projected to reach 210 by 2046. The structure is 138 ft (42.1 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesCoon Creek RD
CrossesCoon Creek
Location0.6 M S of Il 23
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates42.1668, -88.61774
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being 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 rating46.4 US tons
Inventory rating27.9 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length138 ft (42.1 m)
Longest span46 ft (14 m)
Deck width27 ft (8.2 m)
Roadway width27 ft (8.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic175 (2021)
Projected traffic210 by 2046
Trucks13%
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 Coon Creek RD over Coon Creek built?

It was built in 1979, making it 46 years old in 2025.

What condition is Coon Creek RD over Coon Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in October 2024.

How much traffic does Coon Creek RD over Coon Creek carry?

About 175 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 13% are trucks.

How long is Coon Creek RD over Coon Creek?

The structure is 138 ft (42.1 m) long with a longest span of 46 ft (14 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.

Who owns Coon Creek RD over Coon Creek?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.