Kishwaukee Valley over Mud Creek
FairMcHenry County, Illinois · 0.2 MI E Oleson RD · Structure no. 056320300000000
- Built
- 1958
- 67 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected October 2024
- Type
- Culvert
- Concrete
- Length
- 22 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 3,550
- 2024 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Kishwaukee Valley over Mud Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Kishwaukee Valley over Mud Creek in McHenry County, Illinois. It was built in 1958, so it is 67 years old, older 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 6 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 3,550 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,320 by 2046. The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long and 35 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).
Location
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Culvert | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Kishwaukee Valley over Mud Creek built?
It was built in 1958, making it 67 years old in 2025.
What condition is Kishwaukee Valley over Mud 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 October 2024.
How much traffic does Kishwaukee Valley over Mud Creek carry?
About 3,550 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.
How long is Kishwaukee Valley over Mud Creek?
The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 35 ft wide.
Who owns Kishwaukee Valley over Mud Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.