US Bridges

Haegers Bend RD over Fox Riv Inlet

Poor

McHenry County, Illinois · 0.3 MI NW Algonquin · Structure no. 056314700000000

Built
1986
39 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected October 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
66 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
650
2021 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

Haegers Bend RD over Fox Riv Inlet is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Haegers Bend RD over Fox Riv Inlet in McHenry County, Illinois. It was built in 1986, so it is 39 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 650 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 780 by 2046. The structure is 66 ft (20.1 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesHaegers Bend RD
CrossesFox Riv Inlet
Location0.3 MI NW Algonquin
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates42.18737, -88.26078
Functional classUrban 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.
Substructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
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 geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating52.1 US tons
Inventory rating31.1 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length66 ft (20.1 m)
Longest span28 ft (8.5 m)
Deck width26 ft (7.9 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic650 (2021)
Projected traffic780 by 2046
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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 Haegers Bend RD over Fox Riv Inlet built?

It was built in 1986, making it 39 years old in 2025.

What condition is Haegers Bend RD over Fox Riv Inlet 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 Haegers Bend RD over Fox Riv Inlet carry?

About 650 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Haegers Bend RD over Fox Riv Inlet?

The structure is 66 ft (20.1 m) long with a longest span of 28 ft (8.5 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns Haegers Bend RD over Fox Riv Inlet?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.