Pioneer RD over Nippersink Creek
PoorMcHenry County, Illinois · 0.7 M S W Solon RD · Structure no. 056313700000000
- Built
- 1982
- 43 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected September 2023
- Type
- Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 125 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 325
- 2021 count
- Owner
- Town / Township
- Town or Township Highway Agency
About this bridge
Pioneer RD over Nippersink Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Pioneer RD over Nippersink Creek in McHenry County, Illinois. It was built in 1982, so it is 43 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. Its operating status is: open, would be posted or closed except for temporary shoring.
It carries about 325 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 390 by 2046. The structure is 125 ft (38.1 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 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 | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Pioneer RD over Nippersink Creek built?
It was built in 1982, making it 43 years old in 2025.
What condition is Pioneer RD over Nippersink Creek 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 September 2023.
How much traffic does Pioneer RD over Nippersink Creek carry?
About 325 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.
How long is Pioneer RD over Nippersink Creek?
The structure is 125 ft (38.1 m) long with a longest span of 41 ft (12.5 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.
Who owns Pioneer RD over Nippersink Creek?
It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.