Carmack Road over Rush Creek
GoodMcHenry County, Illinois · 0.5 W Cox Road · Structure no. 056315800000000
- Built
- 1993
- 32 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected October 2022
- Type
- Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 109 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 250
- 2021 count
- Owner
- Town / Township
- Town or Township Highway Agency
About this bridge
Carmack Road over Rush Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Carmack Road over Rush 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 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 250 vehicles a day, roughly 12% of them trucks, projected to reach 300 by 2046. The structure is 109 ft (33.3 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).
Location
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Carmack Road over Rush Creek built?
It was built in 1993, making it 32 years old in 2025.
What condition is Carmack Road over Rush Creek 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 2022.
How much traffic does Carmack Road over Rush Creek carry?
About 250 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 12% are trucks.
How long is Carmack Road over Rush Creek?
The structure is 109 ft (33.3 m) long with a longest span of 65 ft (19.8 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.
Who owns Carmack Road over Rush Creek?
It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.