US Bridges

Greeenwood RD over Nippersink Creek

Fair

McHenry County, Illinois · 2.5 MI N Il 120 · Structure no. 056315500000000

Built
1993
32 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
204 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
3,850
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Greeenwood RD over Nippersink Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Greeenwood RD over Nippersink Creek in McHenry County, Illinois. It was built in 1993, so it is 32 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 3,850 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,620 by 2046. The structure is 204 ft (62.2 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesGreeenwood RD
CrossesNippersink Creek
Location2.5 MI N Il 120
Coordinates42.38805, -88.39071
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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum 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 rating76.8 US tons
Inventory rating46.1 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length204 ft (62.2 m)
Longest span68 ft (20.8 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.1 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,850 (2021)
Projected traffic4,620 by 2046
Trucks9%
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

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 Greeenwood RD over Nippersink Creek built?

It was built in 1993, making it 32 years old in 2025.

What condition is Greeenwood RD over Nippersink Creek 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 Greeenwood RD over Nippersink Creek carry?

About 3,850 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is Greeenwood RD over Nippersink Creek?

The structure is 204 ft (62.2 m) long with a longest span of 68 ft (20.8 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns Greeenwood RD over Nippersink Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.