US Bridges

Jessie Road over Crystal Creek

Good

McHenry County, Illinois · 0.3 M W of Pyott RD · Structure no. 056640400000000

Built
2014
11 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
29 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
450
2021 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Jessie Road over Crystal Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Jessie Road over Crystal Creek in McHenry County, Illinois. It was built in 2014, so it is 11 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 450 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 540 by 2046. The structure is 29 ft (8.7 m) long and 30 ft wide.

CarriesJessie Road
CrossesCrystal Creek
Location0.3 M W of Pyott RD
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates42.17781, -88.30907
Functional classUrban Local

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.
Culvert8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating46.4 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length29 ft (8.7 m)
Longest span13 ft (4 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.1 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic450 (2021)
Projected traffic540 by 2046
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed—
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 Jessie Road over Crystal Creek built?

It was built in 2014, making it 11 years old in 2025.

What condition is Jessie Road over Crystal 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 May 2024.

How much traffic does Jessie Road over Crystal Creek carry?

About 450 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is Jessie Road over Crystal Creek?

The structure is 29 ft (8.7 m) long with a longest span of 13 ft (4 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns Jessie Road over Crystal Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.