Vander Karr RD over Br of Nippersink CR
PoorMcHenry County, Illinois · 2 MI E of Il 47 · Structure no. 056313900000000
- Built
- 1981
- 44 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected September 2024
- Type
- Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 64 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 1,350
- 2024 count
- Owner
- Town / Township
- Town or Township Highway Agency
About this bridge
Vander Karr RD over Br of Nippersink CR is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Vander Karr RD over Br of Nippersink CR in McHenry County, Illinois. It was built in 1981, so it is 44 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 2 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 1,350 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,860 by 2046. The structure is 64 ft (19.5 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 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 | 2 Critical | Advanced deterioration of primary structural elements. Bridge may be closed until corrective action is taken. |
| Superstructure | 2 Critical | Advanced deterioration of primary structural elements. Bridge may be closed until corrective action is taken. |
| Substructure | 3 Serious | Loss of section, deterioration, spalling or scour have seriously affected primary structural components. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Vander Karr RD over Br of Nippersink CR built?
It was built in 1981, making it 44 years old in 2025.
What condition is Vander Karr RD over Br of Nippersink 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 September 2024.
How much traffic does Vander Karr RD over Br of Nippersink CR carry?
About 1,350 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.
How long is Vander Karr RD over Br of Nippersink CR?
The structure is 64 ft (19.5 m) long with a longest span of 63 ft (19.2 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.
Who owns Vander Karr RD over Br of Nippersink CR?
It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.