US Bridges

Getty Road over Interstate 90

Good

McHenry County, Illinois · 0.5 M N of Dekalb CO · Structure no. 056992200000000

Built
2013
12 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
263 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
275
2021 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

Getty Road over Interstate 90 is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Getty Road over Interstate 90 in McHenry County, Illinois. It was built in 2013, so it is 12 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 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 275 vehicles a day, roughly 11% of them trucks, projected to reach 330 by 2046. The structure is 263 ft (80.2 m) long and 35 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 km).

Location

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CarriesGetty Road
CrossesInterstate 90
Location0.5 M N of Dekalb CO
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyMcHenry County
StateIllinois
Coordinates42.16905, -88.59365
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating52.5 US tons
Inventory rating40.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length263 ft (80.2 m)
Longest span135 ft (41.2 m)
Deck width35 ft (10.8 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic275 (2021)
Projected traffic330 by 2046
Trucks11%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed8.1 mi (13 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerTown or Township Highway Agency
Maintained byTown or Township Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Getty Road over Interstate 90 built?

It was built in 2013, making it 12 years old in 2025.

What condition is Getty Road over Interstate 90 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 August 2024.

How much traffic does Getty Road over Interstate 90 carry?

About 275 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 11% are trucks.

How long is Getty Road over Interstate 90?

The structure is 263 ft (80.2 m) long with a longest span of 135 ft (41.2 m) and a deck 35 ft wide.

Who owns Getty Road over Interstate 90?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.