US Bridges

Hill Road over N Br Nippersink Crk

Good

McHenry County, Illinois · 0.35 MI E / US 12 · Structure no. 056319200000000

Built
2014
11 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2021
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
113 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
750
2021 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

Hill Road over N Br Nippersink Crk is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Hill Road over N Br Nippersink Crk in McHenry County, Illinois. It was built in 2014, so it is 11 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 750 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 900 by 2046. The structure is 113 ft (34.4 m) long and 36 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesHill Road
CrossesN Br Nippersink Crk
Location0.35 MI E / US 12
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates42.46503, -88.29996
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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating63.6 US tons
Inventory rating50.4 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans2
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length113 ft (34.4 m)
Longest span54 ft (16.5 m)
Deck width36 ft (11 m)
Roadway width33 ft (10 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic750 (2021)
Projected traffic900 by 2046
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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 Hill Road over N Br Nippersink Crk built?

It was built in 2014, making it 11 years old in 2025.

What condition is Hill Road over N Br Nippersink Crk 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 Hill Road over N Br Nippersink Crk carry?

About 750 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Hill Road over N Br Nippersink Crk?

The structure is 113 ft (34.4 m) long with a longest span of 54 ft (16.5 m) and a deck 36 ft wide.

Who owns Hill Road over N Br Nippersink Crk?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.