Melody Lane over Silver Creek
PoorMcHenry County, Illinois · 0.09M.W. OFIL-47 · Structure no. 056695100000000
- Built
- 1984
- 41 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected February 2025
- Type
- Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 30 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 1,050
- 2021 count
- Owner
- City
- City or Municipal Highway Agency
About this bridge
Melody Lane over Silver Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Melody Lane over Silver Creek in McHenry County, Illinois. It was built in 1984, so it is 41 years old, younger 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 4 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 1,050 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,260 by 2046. The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long and 40 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 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 | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Melody Lane over Silver Creek built?
It was built in 1984, making it 41 years old in 2025.
What condition is Melody Lane over Silver 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 February 2025.
How much traffic does Melody Lane over Silver Creek carry?
About 1,050 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.
How long is Melody Lane over Silver Creek?
The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long with a longest span of 28 ft (8.5 m) and a deck 40 ft wide.
Who owns Melody Lane over Silver Creek?
It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.