US Bridges

Nichols RD over Nippersink Creek

Fair

McHenry County, Illinois · .2 MI NW Hillside RD · Structure no. 056500300000000

Built
1953
72 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2024
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
39 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
600
2021 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

Nichols RD over Nippersink Creek is a steel culvert carrying Nichols RD over Nippersink Creek in McHenry County, Illinois. It was built in 1953, so it is 72 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.

It carries about 600 vehicles a day, roughly 12% of them trucks, projected to reach 720 by 2046. The structure is 39 ft (11.9 m) long and 25 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesNichols RD
CrossesNippersink Creek
Location.2 MI NW Hillside RD
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyMcHenry County
StateIllinois
Coordinates42.48573, -88.46835
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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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 statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating42.5 US tons
Inventory rating25.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckOther
Main spans4
Design loadUnknown
Structure length39 ft (11.9 m)
Longest span7 ft (2.1 m)
Deck width25 ft (7.6 m)
Roadway width21 ft (6.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic600 (2021)
Projected traffic720 by 2046
Trucks12%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed—
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 Nichols RD over Nippersink Creek built?

It was built in 1953, making it 72 years old in 2025.

What condition is Nichols RD over Nippersink 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 September 2024.

How much traffic does Nichols RD over Nippersink Creek carry?

About 600 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 12% are trucks.

How long is Nichols RD over Nippersink Creek?

The structure is 39 ft (11.9 m) long with a longest span of 7 ft (2.1 m) and a deck 25 ft wide.

Who owns Nichols RD over Nippersink Creek?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.