US Bridges

Main Street over Crystal Lake Overflo

Good

McHenry County, Illinois · 200 Ft S of Il 62 · Structure no. 056601400000000

Built
2020
5 years old
Condition
Good
inspected July 2022
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
61 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
5,750
2023 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Main Street over Crystal Lake Overflo is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Main Street over Crystal Lake Overflo in McHenry County, Illinois. It was built in 2020, so it is 5 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 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 5,750 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,700 by 2046. The structure is 61 ft (18.6 m) long and 60 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesMain Street
CrossesCrystal Lake Overflo
Location200 Ft S of Il 62
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates42.16675, -88.29253
Functional classUrban Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJuly 2022
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating71.4 US tons
Inventory rating55.3 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans2
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length61 ft (18.6 m)
Longest span28 ft (8.5 m)
Deck width60 ft (18.3 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deck17 ft (5.2 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,750 (2023)
Projected traffic5,700 by 2046
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Maintained byCity or Municipal 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 Main Street over Crystal Lake Overflo built?

It was built in 2020, making it 5 years old in 2025.

What condition is Main Street over Crystal Lake Overflo 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 July 2022.

How much traffic does Main Street over Crystal Lake Overflo carry?

About 5,750 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Main Street over Crystal Lake Overflo?

The structure is 61 ft (18.6 m) long with a longest span of 28 ft (8.5 m) and a deck 60 ft wide.

Who owns Main Street over Crystal Lake Overflo?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.