US Bridges

Dunham Road over Rush Creek

Fair

McHenry County, Illinois · 1.3 MI W Il RTE 23 · Structure no. 056318000000000

Built
2012
13 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
59 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
275
2021 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

Dunham Road over Rush Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Dunham Road over Rush Creek in McHenry County, Illinois. It was built in 2012, so it is 13 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 275 vehicles a day, roughly 11% of them trucks, projected to reach 330 by 2046. The structure is 59 ft (17.9 m) long and 43 ft wide.

CarriesDunham Road
CrossesRush Creek
Location1.3 MI W Il RTE 23
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates42.34225, -88.64427
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionSeptember 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 rating59.6 US tons
Inventory rating47.5 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length59 ft (17.9 m)
Longest span55 ft (16.9 m)
Deck width43 ft (13.2 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic275 (2021)
Projected traffic330 by 2046
Trucks11%
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 Dunham Road over Rush Creek built?

It was built in 2012, making it 13 years old in 2025.

What condition is Dunham Road over Rush 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 September 2024.

How much traffic does Dunham Road over Rush Creek carry?

About 275 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 11% are trucks.

How long is Dunham Road over Rush Creek?

The structure is 59 ft (17.9 m) long with a longest span of 55 ft (16.9 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.

Who owns Dunham Road over Rush Creek?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.