Graf Road over Piscasaw Creek
PoorClosed to trafficMcHenry County, Illinois · 0.4 MI E of Maxon RD · Structure no. 056316300000000
- Built
- 1998
- 27 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected September 2024
- Type
- Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 95 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 375
- 2021 count
- Owner
- Town / Township
- Town or Township Highway Agency
About this bridge
Graf Road over Piscasaw Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Graf Road over Piscasaw Creek in McHenry County, Illinois. It was built in 1998, so it is 27 years old, younger than the Illinois average of 45.3 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. Its operating status is: closed to all traffic.
It carries about 375 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 450 by 2046. The structure is 95 ft (29 m) long and 30 ft wide.
Location
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Graf Road over Piscasaw Creek built?
It was built in 1998, making it 27 years old in 2025.
What condition is Graf Road over Piscasaw Creek in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in September 2024.
How much traffic does Graf Road over Piscasaw Creek carry?
About 375 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.
How long is Graf Road over Piscasaw Creek?
The structure is 95 ft (29 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.2 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.
Who owns Graf Road over Piscasaw Creek?
It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.