US Bridges

Deep Cut Road over Union Pacific RR

Fair

McHenry County, Illinois · .7M N of Nelson RD · Structure no. 056316200000000

Built
2004
21 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
167 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
100
2017 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

Deep Cut Road over Union Pacific RR is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Deep Cut Road over Union Pacific RR in McHenry County, Illinois. It was built in 2004, so it is 21 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 5 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 100 vehicles a day, roughly 25% of them trucks, projected to reach 120 by 2046. The structure is 167 ft (50.8 m) long and 32 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesDeep Cut Road
CrossesUnion Pacific RR
Location.7M N of Nelson RD
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyMcHenry County
StateIllinois
Coordinates42.37566, -88.52247
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating78.3 US tons
Inventory rating46.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length167 ft (50.8 m)
Longest span64 ft (19.5 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.8 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic100 (2017)
Projected traffic120 by 2046
Trucks25%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRailroad
Detour if closed—
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 Deep Cut Road over Union Pacific RR built?

It was built in 2004, making it 21 years old in 2025.

What condition is Deep Cut Road over Union Pacific RR 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 September 2024.

How much traffic does Deep Cut Road over Union Pacific RR carry?

About 100 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 25% are trucks.

How long is Deep Cut Road over Union Pacific RR?

The structure is 167 ft (50.8 m) long with a longest span of 64 ft (19.5 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns Deep Cut Road over Union Pacific RR?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.