US Bridges

Ayer Street over Mokeler Creek

Good

McHenry County, Illinois · 0.36 MI W. US 14 · Structure no. 056620300000000

Built
2011
14 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2021
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
35 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
1,550
2021 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Ayer Street over Mokeler Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Ayer Street over Mokeler Creek in McHenry County, Illinois. It was built in 2011, so it is 14 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 1,550 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,860 by 2046. The structure is 35 ft (10.8 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesAyer Street
CrossesMokeler Creek
Location0.36 MI W. US 14
Coordinates42.41546, -88.62069
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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionAugust 2021
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60.7 US tons
Inventory rating46.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length35 ft (10.8 m)
Longest span11 ft (3.3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,550 (2021)
Projected traffic1,860 by 2046
Trucks6%
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 Ayer Street over Mokeler Creek built?

It was built in 2011, making it 14 years old in 2025.

What condition is Ayer Street over Mokeler 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 August 2021.

How much traffic does Ayer Street over Mokeler Creek carry?

About 1,550 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is Ayer Street over Mokeler Creek?

The structure is 35 ft (10.8 m) long with a longest span of 11 ft (3.3 m).

Who owns Ayer Street over Mokeler Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.