US Bridges

Bay View Lane over Pistakee Lake

Fair

McHenry County, Illinois · 0.7 MI NW Bay RD · Structure no. 056316900000000

Built
2004
21 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
261 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
300
2021 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

Bay View Lane over Pistakee Lake is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Bay View Lane over Pistakee Lake 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 300 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 360 by 2046. The structure is 261 ft (79.6 m) long and 24 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesBay View Lane
CrossesPistakee Lake
Location0.7 MI NW Bay RD
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyMcHenry County
StateIllinois
Coordinates42.37172, -88.2021
Functional classUrban 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.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating61.1 US tons
Inventory rating36.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans5
Design loadHS 20
Structure length261 ft (79.6 m)
Longest span52 ft (15.8 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.3 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic300 (2021)
Projected traffic360 by 2046
Trucks9%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
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 Bay View Lane over Pistakee Lake built?

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

What condition is Bay View Lane over Pistakee Lake 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 Bay View Lane over Pistakee Lake carry?

About 300 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is Bay View Lane over Pistakee Lake?

The structure is 261 ft (79.6 m) long with a longest span of 52 ft (15.8 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns Bay View Lane over Pistakee Lake?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.