US Bridges

Bullvalley Rd. over Boone Creek

Good

McHenry County, Illinois · .4M.W.VALLEY Hill RD · Structure no. 056604000000000

Built
1991
34 years old, rebuilt 2017
Condition
Good
inspected February 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
58 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
2,350
2021 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Bullvalley Rd. over Boone Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Bullvalley Rd. over Boone Creek in McHenry County, Illinois. It was built in 1991 and reconstructed in 2017, so it is 34 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 2,350 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,820 by 2046. The structure is 58 ft (17.8 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

CarriesBullvalley Rd.
CrossesBoone Creek
Location.4M.W.VALLEY Hill RD
Coordinates42.32024, -88.37228
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
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionFebruary 2023
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating59.6 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length58 ft (17.8 m)
Longest span56 ft (17 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.5 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,350 (2021)
Projected traffic2,820 by 2046
Trucks3%
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

OwnerCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Maintained byCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$258,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Bullvalley Rd. over Boone Creek built?

It was built in 1991, making it 34 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2017.

What condition is Bullvalley Rd. over Boone 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 February 2023.

How much traffic does Bullvalley Rd. over Boone Creek carry?

About 2,350 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Bullvalley Rd. over Boone Creek?

The structure is 58 ft (17.8 m) long with a longest span of 56 ft (17 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns Bullvalley Rd. over Boone Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.