US Bridges

Buttons Road over Stream

FairPosted for load

McHenry County, Illinois · 0.8 SE Freeman RD · Structure no. 056320900000000

Built
1971
54 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2024
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
30 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
150
2021 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

Buttons Road over Stream is a steel culvert carrying Buttons Road over Stream in McHenry County, Illinois. It was built in 1971, so it is 54 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 5 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 150 vehicles a day, roughly 15% of them trucks, projected to reach 180 by 2046. The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long and 65 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

Location

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CarriesButtons Road
CrossesStream
Location0.8 SE Freeman RD
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyMcHenry County
StateIllinois
Coordinates42.49274, -88.41641
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Culvert5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
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 rating25.7 US tons
Inventory rating15.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckOther
Main spans3
Design loadHS 15
Structure length30 ft (9.1 m)
Longest span8 ft (2.4 m)
Deck width65 ft (19.8 m)
Roadway width20 ft (6.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic150 (2021)
Projected traffic180 by 2046
Trucks15%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 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 Buttons Road over Stream built?

It was built in 1971, making it 54 years old in 2025.

What condition is Buttons Road over Stream 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 September 2024.

How much traffic does Buttons Road over Stream carry?

About 150 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 15% are trucks.

How long is Buttons Road over Stream?

The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long with a longest span of 8 ft (2.4 m) and a deck 65 ft wide.

Who owns Buttons Road over Stream?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.