US Bridges

Mason Hill RD over Stream

Good

McHenry County, Illinois · 0.6 MI W Cryst Lk RD · Structure no. 056320500000000

Built
1967
58 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
22 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
2,600
2021 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Mason Hill RD over Stream is a concrete culvert carrying Mason Hill RD over Stream in McHenry County, Illinois. It was built in 1967, so it is 58 years old, older 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 2,600 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,120 by 2046. The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long and 49 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

CarriesMason Hill RD
CrossesStream
Location0.6 MI W Cryst Lk RD
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates42.30608, -88.32899
Functional classRural Minor Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert7 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 geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating97.9 US tons
Inventory rating62.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 15
Structure length22 ft (6.7 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width49 ft (14.8 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,600 (2021)
Projected traffic3,120 by 2046
Trucks3%
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

OwnerCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Maintained byCity or Municipal 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 Mason Hill RD over Stream built?

It was built in 1967, making it 58 years old in 2025.

What condition is Mason Hill RD over Stream 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 Mason Hill RD over Stream carry?

About 2,600 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Mason Hill RD over Stream?

The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 49 ft wide.

Who owns Mason Hill RD over Stream?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.