US Bridges

Green Street over Boone Creek

Fair

McHenry County, Illinois · .1 M S 120.2 M E 31 · Structure no. 056660100000000

Built
1948
77 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2024
Type
Frame
Concrete
Length
60 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
4,650
2021 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Green Street over Boone Creek is a concrete frame carrying Green Street over Boone Creek in McHenry County, Illinois. It was built in 1948, so it is 77 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 6 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 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,580 by 2046. The structure is 60 ft (18.2 m) long and 64 ft wide.

CarriesGreen Street
CrossesBoone Creek
Location.1 M S 120.2 M E 31
Coordinates42.34398, -88.26716
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
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating87.2 US tons
Inventory rating52.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeFrame
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadH 20
Structure length60 ft (18.2 m)
Longest span56 ft (17.2 m)
Deck width64 ft (19.5 m)
Roadway width50 ft (15.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,650 (2021)
Projected traffic5,580 by 2046
Trucks5%
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 Green Street over Boone Creek built?

It was built in 1948, making it 77 years old in 2025.

What condition is Green Street over Boone Creek 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 Green Street over Boone Creek carry?

About 4,650 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Green Street over Boone Creek?

The structure is 60 ft (18.2 m) long with a longest span of 56 ft (17.2 m) and a deck 64 ft wide.

Who owns Green Street over Boone Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.