Jefferson Street over Mokeler Creek
FairMcHenry County, Illinois · 0.06 MI N. of Brink · Structure no. 056620000000000
- Built
- 1920
- 105 years old, rebuilt 2006
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected August 2023
- Type
- Slab
- Concrete
- Length
- 23 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 250
- 2021 count
- Owner
- City
- City or Municipal Highway Agency
About this bridge
Jefferson Street over Mokeler Creek is a concrete slab carrying Jefferson Street over Mokeler Creek in McHenry County, Illinois. It was built in 1920 and reconstructed in 2006, so it is 105 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 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
It carries about 250 vehicles a day, roughly 14% of them trucks, projected to reach 300 by 2046. The structure is 23 ft (7.1 m) long and 25 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Jefferson Street over Mokeler Creek built?
It was built in 1920, making it 105 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2006.
What condition is Jefferson Street over Mokeler 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 August 2023.
How much traffic does Jefferson Street over Mokeler Creek carry?
About 250 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 14% are trucks.
How long is Jefferson Street over Mokeler Creek?
The structure is 23 ft (7.1 m) long with a longest span of 23 ft (6.9 m) and a deck 25 ft wide.
Who owns Jefferson Street over Mokeler Creek?
It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.