US Bridges

Haligus Road over Kishwaukee River

Fair

McHenry County, Illinois · 1.5 M S 176 1.1 E 47 · Structure no. 056650000000000

Built
1967
58 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2024
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
23 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
4,650
2021 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Haligus Road over Kishwaukee River is a steel culvert carrying Haligus Road over Kishwaukee River in McHenry County, Illinois. It was built in 1967, so it is 58 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 5 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 4,650 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,580 by 2046. The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesHaligus Road
CrossesKishwaukee River
Location1.5 M S 176 1.1 E 47
CountyMcHenry County
StateIllinois
Coordinates42.22867, -88.39845
Functional classUrban Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating98.2 US tons
Inventory rating98.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length23 ft (7 m)
Longest span7 ft (2.1 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,650 (2021)
Projected traffic5,580 by 2046
Trucks4%
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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Haligus Road over Kishwaukee River built?

It was built in 1967, making it 58 years old in 2025.

What condition is Haligus Road over Kishwaukee River 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 May 2024.

How much traffic does Haligus Road over Kishwaukee River carry?

About 4,650 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is Haligus Road over Kishwaukee River?

The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long with a longest span of 7 ft (2.1 m).

Who owns Haligus Road over Kishwaukee River?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.