US Bridges

Oakwood Drive over Boone Creek

Poor

McHenry County, Illinois · .5 M S 1201 M W 31 · Structure no. 056660000000000

Built
1971
54 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected May 2024
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
50 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
1,150
2021 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Oakwood Drive over Boone Creek is a steel culvert carrying Oakwood Drive over Boone Creek in McHenry County, Illinois. It was built in 1971, so it is 54 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 3 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.

It carries about 1,150 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,380 by 2046. The structure is 50 ft (15.2 m) long.

Location

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CarriesOakwood Drive
CrossesBoone Creek
Location.5 M S 1201 M W 31
RouteCity Street 0
CountyMcHenry County
StateIllinois
Coordinates42.34593, -88.29234
Functional classUrban Local

Condition and inspection

Poor

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.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert3 SeriousLoss of section, deterioration, spalling or scour have seriously affected primary structural components.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating78.9 US tons
Inventory rating47.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans5
Design loadUnknown
Structure length50 ft (15.2 m)
Longest span8 ft (2.4 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,150 (2021)
Projected traffic1,380 by 2046
Trucks6%
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 Oakwood Drive over Boone Creek built?

It was built in 1971, making it 54 years old in 2025.

What condition is Oakwood Drive over Boone Creek 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 May 2024.

How much traffic does Oakwood Drive over Boone Creek carry?

About 1,150 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is Oakwood Drive over Boone Creek?

The structure is 50 ft (15.2 m) long with a longest span of 8 ft (2.4 m).

Who owns Oakwood Drive over Boone Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.