US Bridges

South ST RD over Franklinville CR

PoorPosted for load

McHenry County, Illinois · 0.1MI E of Rose FM · Structure no. 056314300000000

Built
1983
42 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected October 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
44 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
2,050
2021 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

South ST RD over Franklinville CR is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying South ST RD over Franklinville CR in McHenry County, Illinois. It was built in 1983, so it is 42 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 3 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: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 2,050 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,460 by 2046. The structure is 44 ft (13.4 m) long and 40 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesSouth ST RD
CrossesFranklinville CR
Location0.1MI E of Rose FM
Coordinates42.29791, -88.49449
Functional classUrban Collector

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
Deck3 SeriousLoss of section, deterioration, spalling or scour have seriously affected primary structural components.
Superstructure3 SeriousLoss of section, deterioration, spalling or scour have seriously affected primary structural components.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating40 US tons
Inventory rating23.9 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length44 ft (13.4 m)
Longest span43 ft (13.1 m)
Deck width40 ft (12.2 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,050 (2021)
Projected traffic2,460 by 2046
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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 South ST RD over Franklinville CR built?

It was built in 1983, making it 42 years old in 2025.

What condition is South ST 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 South ST RD over Franklinville CR carry?

About 2,050 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is South ST RD over Franklinville CR?

The structure is 44 ft (13.4 m) long with a longest span of 43 ft (13.1 m) and a deck 40 ft wide.

Who owns South ST RD over Franklinville CR?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.