Lake View Drive over Island Lake
PoorPosted for loadMcHenry County, Illinois · N of Ill 176 · Structure no. 056635000000000
- Built
- 1975
- 50 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected March 2023
- Type
- Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 40 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 450
- 2021 count
- Owner
- City
- City or Municipal Highway Agency
About this bridge
Lake View Drive over Island Lake is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Lake View Drive over Island Lake in McHenry County, Illinois. It was built in 1975, so it is 50 years old, older than the Illinois average of 45.3 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 2 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.
It carries about 450 vehicles a day, roughly 13% of them trucks, projected to reach 540 by 2046. The structure is 40 ft (12.3 m) long and 36 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 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 2 Critical | Advanced deterioration of primary structural elements. Bridge may be closed until corrective action is taken. |
| Superstructure | 2 Critical | Advanced deterioration of primary structural elements. Bridge may be closed until corrective action is taken. |
| Substructure | 3 Serious | Loss of section, deterioration, spalling or scour have seriously affected primary structural components. |
| 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 Lake View Drive over Island Lake built?
It was built in 1975, making it 50 years old in 2025.
What condition is Lake View Drive over Island Lake in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in March 2023.
How much traffic does Lake View Drive over Island Lake carry?
About 450 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 13% are trucks.
How long is Lake View Drive over Island Lake?
The structure is 40 ft (12.3 m) long with a longest span of 38 ft (11.5 m) and a deck 36 ft wide.
Who owns Lake View Drive over Island Lake?
It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.