US Bridges

Johnsburg Road over Dutch Creek

Good

McHenry County, Illinois · .6 M E Il RT31 · Structure no. 056315900000000

Built
1994
31 years old, rebuilt 2023
Condition
Good
inspected July 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
61 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
13,500
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Johnsburg Road over Dutch Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Johnsburg Road over Dutch Creek in McHenry County, Illinois. It was built in 1994 and reconstructed in 2023, so it is 31 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 13,500 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 16,200 by 2046. The structure is 61 ft (18.6 m) long and 52 ft wide.

CarriesJohnsburg Road
CrossesDutch Creek
Location.6 M E Il RT31
Coordinates42.3791, -88.25727
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Superstructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJuly 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating77.8 US tons
Inventory rating60 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length61 ft (18.6 m)
Longest span60 ft (18.2 m)
Deck width52 ft (15.8 m)
Roadway width52 ft (15.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic13,500 (2021)
Projected traffic16,200 by 2046
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure3
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed—
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 Johnsburg Road over Dutch Creek built?

It was built in 1994, making it 31 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2023.

What condition is Johnsburg Road over Dutch 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 July 2023.

How much traffic does Johnsburg Road over Dutch Creek carry?

About 13,500 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is Johnsburg Road over Dutch Creek?

The structure is 61 ft (18.6 m) long with a longest span of 60 ft (18.2 m) and a deck 52 ft wide.

Who owns Johnsburg Road over Dutch Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.