US Bridges

Riverside Drive over Dutch Creek

Good

McHenry County, Illinois · 0.5 MI S of Johnsburg RD · Structure no. 056601900000000

Built
2024
1 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
31 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
3,600
2021 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Riverside Drive over Dutch Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Riverside Drive over Dutch Creek in McHenry County, Illinois. It was built in 2024, so it is 1 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 9 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 3,600 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,320 by 2046. The structure is 31 ft (9.5 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesRiverside Drive
CrossesDutch Creek
Location0.5 MI S of Johnsburg RD
CountyMcHenry County
StateIllinois
Coordinates42.37289, -88.25917
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
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Culvert9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating84.7 US tons
Inventory rating65.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length31 ft (9.5 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width23 ft (7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,600 (2021)
Projected traffic4,320 by 2046
Trucks4%
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

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—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Riverside Drive over Dutch Creek built?

It was built in 2024, making it 1 years old in 2025.

What condition is Riverside Drive over Dutch Creek 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 September 2024.

How much traffic does Riverside Drive over Dutch Creek carry?

About 3,600 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is Riverside Drive over Dutch Creek?

The structure is 31 ft (9.5 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns Riverside Drive over Dutch Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.