US Bridges

Perkins RD over Franklinville CR

Poor

McHenry County, Illinois · 0.05 MI E Franlinvil · Structure no. 056313600000000

Built
1980
45 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected October 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
53 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
725
2021 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

Perkins RD over Franklinville CR is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Perkins RD over Franklinville CR in McHenry County, Illinois. It was built in 1980, so it is 45 years old, younger 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 725 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 870 by 2046. The structure is 53 ft (16.2 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

CarriesPerkins RD
CrossesFranklinville CR
Location0.05 MI E Franlinvil
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates42.27674, -88.51004
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 statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating41.1 US tons
Inventory rating20.7 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length53 ft (16.2 m)
Longest span52 ft (15.8 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.1 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic725 (2021)
Projected traffic870 by 2046
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 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 Perkins RD over Franklinville CR built?

It was built in 1980, making it 45 years old in 2025.

What condition is Perkins RD over Franklinville CR 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 Perkins RD over Franklinville CR carry?

About 725 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is Perkins RD over Franklinville CR?

The structure is 53 ft (16.2 m) long with a longest span of 52 ft (15.8 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns Perkins RD over Franklinville CR?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.