US Bridges

Kishwaukee Valley over Rush Creek Tributary

Good

McHenry County, Illinois · 0.20 MI E of Root RD · Structure no. 056321600000000

Built
2021
4 years old
Condition
Good
inspected February 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
43 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
4,000
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Kishwaukee Valley over Rush Creek Tributary is a concrete slab carrying Kishwaukee Valley over Rush Creek Tributary in McHenry County, Illinois. It was built in 2021, so it is 4 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 4,000 vehicles a day, roughly 11% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,320 by 2046. The structure is 43 ft (13.1 m) long and 44 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesKishwaukee Valley
CrossesRush Creek Tributary
Location0.20 MI E of Root RD
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates42.31303, -88.65321
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Last inspectionFebruary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating56.8 US tons
Inventory rating44 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length43 ft (13.1 m)
Longest span40 ft (12.2 m)
Deck width44 ft (13.4 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,000 (2024)
Projected traffic4,320 by 2046
Trucks11%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Kishwaukee Valley over Rush Creek Tributary built?

It was built in 2021, making it 4 years old in 2025.

What condition is Kishwaukee Valley over Rush Creek Tributary 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 February 2024.

How much traffic does Kishwaukee Valley over Rush Creek Tributary carry?

About 4,000 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 11% are trucks.

How long is Kishwaukee Valley over Rush Creek Tributary?

The structure is 43 ft (13.1 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.2 m) and a deck 44 ft wide.

Who owns Kishwaukee Valley over Rush Creek Tributary?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.