US Bridges

Charles J Miller E over Fox River

Fair

McHenry County, Illinois · 0.1M.W.OF River Rd. · Structure no. 056314900000000

Built
1989
36 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
659 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
8,150
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Charles J Miller E over Fox River is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Charles J Miller E over Fox River in McHenry County, Illinois. It was built in 1989, so it is 36 years old, younger than the Illinois average of 45.3 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 8,150 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 9,780 by 2046. The structure is 659 ft (200.9 m) long and 44 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 km).

Location

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CarriesCharles J Miller E
CrossesFox River
Location0.1M.W.OF River Rd.
CountyMcHenry County
StateIllinois
Coordinates42.32373, -88.25312
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating67.9 US tons
Inventory rating40.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length659 ft (200.9 m)
Longest span143 ft (43.6 m)
Deck width44 ft (13.5 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic8,150 (2021)
Projected traffic9,780 by 2046
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.8 mi (11 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty 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 Charles J Miller E over Fox River built?

It was built in 1989, making it 36 years old in 2025.

What condition is Charles J Miller E over Fox River in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in October 2024.

How much traffic does Charles J Miller E over Fox River carry?

About 8,150 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is Charles J Miller E over Fox River?

The structure is 659 ft (200.9 m) long with a longest span of 143 ft (43.6 m) and a deck 44 ft wide.

Who owns Charles J Miller E over Fox River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.