US Bridges

Rawson Bridge Road over Fox River

Good

McHenry County, Illinois · .8 MI W Lake CO Line · Structure no. 056314000000000

Built
1982
43 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
507 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
6,050
2021 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

Rawson Bridge Road over Fox River is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Rawson Bridge Road over Fox River 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 good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 6,050 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 7,260 by 2046. The structure is 507 ft (154.5 m) long and 39 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 9.9 mi (16 km).

CarriesRawson Bridge Road
CrossesFox River
Location.8 MI W Lake CO Line
Coordinates42.24325, -88.21303
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating71.1 US tons
Inventory rating33.6 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length507 ft (154.5 m)
Longest span110 ft (33.5 m)
Deck width39 ft (12 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic6,050 (2021)
Projected traffic7,260 by 2046
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed9.9 mi (16 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 Rawson Bridge Road over Fox River built?

It was built in 1982, making it 43 years old in 2025.

What condition is Rawson Bridge Road over Fox River in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in October 2024.

How much traffic does Rawson Bridge Road over Fox River carry?

About 6,050 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Rawson Bridge Road over Fox River?

The structure is 507 ft (154.5 m) long with a longest span of 110 ft (33.5 m) and a deck 39 ft wide.

Who owns Rawson Bridge Road over Fox River?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.