US Bridges

Graf ROAD/TR-37 over Lawrence Creek

Good

McHenry County, Illinois · .3MNW Oak Gr/Harvard · Structure no. 056318200000000

Built
2011
14 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2021
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
99 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
375
2021 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

Graf ROAD/TR-37 over Lawrence Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Graf ROAD/TR-37 over Lawrence Creek in McHenry County, Illinois. It was built in 2011, so it is 14 years old, younger than the Illinois average of 45.3 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 375 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 450 by 2046. The structure is 99 ft (30.3 m) long and 36 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

CarriesGraf ROAD/TR-37
CrossesLawrence Creek
Location.3MNW Oak Gr/Harvard
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates42.44137, -88.64993
Functional classUrban Local

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionOctober 2021
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating55.7 US tons
Inventory rating43.5 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans2
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length99 ft (30.3 m)
Longest span47 ft (14.4 m)
Deck width36 ft (11 m)
Roadway width33 ft (10 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic375 (2021)
Projected traffic450 by 2046
Trucks9%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 km)
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 Graf ROAD/TR-37 over Lawrence Creek built?

It was built in 2011, making it 14 years old in 2025.

What condition is Graf ROAD/TR-37 over Lawrence Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in October 2021.

How much traffic does Graf ROAD/TR-37 over Lawrence Creek carry?

About 375 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is Graf ROAD/TR-37 over Lawrence Creek?

The structure is 99 ft (30.3 m) long with a longest span of 47 ft (14.4 m) and a deck 36 ft wide.

Who owns Graf ROAD/TR-37 over Lawrence Creek?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.