Yates Road over Lawrence Creek
FairMcHenry County, Illinois · .8 MI W of US-14 · Structure no. 056316700000000
- Built
- 2001
- 24 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected October 2024
- Type
- Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 69 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 125
- 2021 count
- Owner
- Town / Township
- Town or Township Highway Agency
About this bridge
Yates Road over Lawrence Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Yates Road over Lawrence Creek in McHenry County, Illinois. It was built in 2001, so it is 24 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 125 vehicles a day, roughly 13% of them trucks, projected to reach 150 by 2046. The structure is 69 ft (21 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Channel and channel protection | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Yates Road over Lawrence Creek built?
It was built in 2001, making it 24 years old in 2025.
What condition is Yates Road over Lawrence 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 Yates Road over Lawrence Creek carry?
About 125 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 13% are trucks.
How long is Yates Road over Lawrence Creek?
The structure is 69 ft (21 m) long with a longest span of 66 ft (20 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.
Who owns Yates Road over Lawrence Creek?
It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.