Ames RD over Sleepy Hollow Creek
FairMcHenry County, Illinois · 0.3 MI W Barreville · Structure no. 056320700000000
- Built
- 1950
- 75 years old, rebuilt 1997
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected June 2024
- Type
- Culvert
- Steel
- Length
- 28 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 1,300
- 2021 count
- Owner
- City
- City or Municipal Highway Agency
About this bridge
Ames RD over Sleepy Hollow Creek is a steel culvert carrying Ames RD over Sleepy Hollow Creek in McHenry County, Illinois. It was built in 1950 and reconstructed in 1997, so it is 75 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 1,300 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,560 by 2046. The structure is 28 ft (8.5 m) long and 30 ft wide.
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 Ames RD over Sleepy Hollow Creek built?
It was built in 1950, making it 75 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1997.
What condition is Ames RD over Sleepy Hollow 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 June 2024.
How much traffic does Ames RD over Sleepy Hollow Creek carry?
About 1,300 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.
How long is Ames RD over Sleepy Hollow Creek?
The structure is 28 ft (8.5 m) long with a longest span of 8 ft (2.4 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.
Who owns Ames RD over Sleepy Hollow Creek?
It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.