Root Road over Rush Creek

Poor Condition126 years old100 vehicles/day

Location

StateIllinois
CountyMcHenry
Location0.1 Mi N Of Ch 30
CarriesRoot Road
CrossesRush Creek
Coordinates42.31506, -88.65705

Condition Ratings

Overall ConditionPoor
Deck2 (Critical)
Superstructure2 (Critical)
Substructure7 (Good)
Channel/Waterway5 (Fair)
Scour Critical5 — Stable for scour

Physical Characteristics

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DesignBox Beam - Multiple
Total Length90.9 ft (27.7 m)
Max Span40.0 ft (12.2 m)
Deck Width27.2 ft (8.3 m)
Deck Area229.9 sq m
Main Spans2
Year Built1900 (reconstructed 1962)

Traffic

Avg Daily Traffic100 (2017)
Truck Traffic10%
Lanes On Bridge2

Inspection & Ownership

Last InspectionOctober 2024
Inspection FrequencyEvery 24 months
OwnerTown/Township Highway Agency
Historical SignificanceBridge is not eligible for the National Register
Structure Number056312400000000

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