US Bridges

Perkins RD over W Br Piscasaw Creek

FairPosted for load

McHenry County, Illinois · 0.3 W Lawrence RD · Structure no. 056500600000000

Built
1961
64 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2024
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
36 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
225
2021 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

Perkins RD over W Br Piscasaw Creek is a steel culvert carrying Perkins RD over W Br Piscasaw 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 225 vehicles a day, roughly 15% of them trucks, projected to reach 270 by 2046. The structure is 36 ft (11 m) long and 56 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesPerkins RD
CrossesW Br Piscasaw Creek
Location0.3 W Lawrence RD
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyMcHenry County
StateIllinois
Coordinates42.46585, -88.67814
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 protection4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, 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 geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating17.5 US tons
Inventory rating10.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckOther
Main spans4
Design loadUnknown
Structure length36 ft (11 m)
Longest span7 ft (2.1 m)
Deck width56 ft (17.2 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic225 (2021)
Projected traffic270 by 2046
Trucks15%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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 Perkins RD over W Br Piscasaw Creek built?

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

What condition is Perkins RD over W Br Piscasaw 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 Perkins RD over W Br Piscasaw Creek carry?

About 225 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 15% are trucks.

How long is Perkins RD over W Br Piscasaw Creek?

The structure is 36 ft (11 m) long with a longest span of 7 ft (2.1 m) and a deck 56 ft wide.

Who owns Perkins RD over W Br Piscasaw Creek?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.