US Bridges

Hebron RD over Nippersink Creek

FairPosted for load

McHenry County, Illinois · 0.8 W of Johnson RD · Structure no. 056500500000000

Built
1961
64 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2024
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
42 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
250
2021 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

Hebron RD over Nippersink Creek is a steel culvert carrying Hebron RD over Nippersink Creek in McHenry County, Illinois. It was built in 1961, so it is 64 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 250 vehicles a day, roughly 20% of them trucks, projected to reach 300 by 2046. The structure is 42 ft (12.8 m) long and 52 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesHebron RD
CrossesNippersink Creek
Location0.8 W of Johnson RD
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyMcHenry County
StateIllinois
Coordinates42.47946, -88.47665
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 evaluation3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating17.2 US tons
Inventory rating10.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans4
Design loadUnknown
Structure length42 ft (12.8 m)
Longest span7 ft (2.1 m)
Deck width52 ft (16 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic250 (2021)
Projected traffic300 by 2046
Trucks20%
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

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 Hebron RD over Nippersink Creek built?

It was built in 1961, making it 64 years old in 2025.

What condition is Hebron 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 Hebron RD over Nippersink Creek carry?

About 250 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 20% are trucks.

How long is Hebron RD over Nippersink Creek?

The structure is 42 ft (12.8 m) long with a longest span of 7 ft (2.1 m) and a deck 52 ft wide.

Who owns Hebron RD over Nippersink Creek?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.