US Bridges

Charles Miller RD over Fox River

Good

McHenry County, Illinois · 0.1 MI W River RD · Structure no. 056319000000000

Built
2013
12 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
660 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
8,150
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Charles Miller RD over Fox River is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Charles Miller RD over Fox River in McHenry County, Illinois. It was built in 2013, so it is 12 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 8,150 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 9,780 by 2046. The structure is 660 ft (201.1 m) long and 31 ft wide.

CarriesCharles Miller RD
CrossesFox River
Location0.1 MI W River RD
Coordinates42.3234, -88.25061
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating47.5 US tons
Inventory rating36.4 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length660 ft (201.1 m)
Longest span143 ft (43.6 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.5 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic8,150 (2021)
Projected traffic9,780 by 2046
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed—
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty 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 Charles Miller RD over Fox River built?

It was built in 2013, making it 12 years old in 2025.

What condition is Charles Miller RD over Fox River 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 2024.

How much traffic does Charles Miller RD over Fox River carry?

About 8,150 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is Charles Miller RD over Fox River?

The structure is 660 ft (201.1 m) long with a longest span of 143 ft (43.6 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns Charles Miller RD over Fox River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.