Garden Valley Road over N. Br. Kishwaukee R.
McHenry County, Illinois · rated Fair in the 2025 National Bridge Inventory
United States Bridge Conditions2025 National Bridge Inventory, FHWACompiled
- Garden Valley Road over N. Br. Kishwaukee R. in McHenry County, Illinois, is rated in fair condition in the 2025 National Bridge Inventory (as of ).
- Its lowest-rated component is the deck, rated 5 (fair condition) on the 0-9 scale.
- It was built in 1965, making it 60 years old at the 2025 inventory.
- It carries about 550 vehicles a day (traffic count year 2021).
- Its listed owner is the county highway agency.
- It is one of 87 of the 227 inventoried bridges in McHenry County rated fair (38.3%); 48 (21.1%) are rated poor.
- Its traffic status in the 2025 inventory is open, no restriction (NBI item 41).
- Its condition class and component ratings are unchanged from the 2024 inventory.
- Its most recent inspection on record is dated September 2023, on a 24-month routine inspection cycle.
- A fair rating means the lowest-rated major component scores 5 or 6 on FHWA's 0-9 scale: some deterioration or minor section loss, but the structure is sound. It is the middle class, not a warning.
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Component ratings
| Component | Rating (2024) | Rating (2025) | FHWA scale meaning |
|---|---|---|---|
| Deck | 5 | 5 | Fair condition |
| Superstructure | 5 | 5 | Fair condition |
| Substructure | 5 | 5 | Fair condition |
Bridge details
| Structure | Prestressed concrete multiple box beam |
| Length | about 107 ft |
| Location | 0.5MI E Millstreamrd |
| NBI structure number | 056302800000000 |
| Condition class | Fair |
| Traffic status (item 41) | Open, no restriction |
| Last inspection (item 90) | September 2023 |
| Inspection interval (item 91) | 24 months |
| Scour (item 113) | 8: foundations stable, scour above the top of the footing |
Source: FHWA National Bridge Inventory, 2025 data as reported by the Illinois department of transportation.
Busiest bridges in McHenry County
| Bridge | Built | Vehicles/day | Condition |
|---|---|---|---|
| Il 62 over Fox River | 1988 | 43,100 | Fair |
| Il 31 over RR - UP | 1971 | 34,400 | Fair |
| Algonquin Road over Woods Creek | 2004 | 31,600 | Fair |
| Algonquin Road over Crystal Creek | 2004 | 31,600 | Fair |
| Algonquin Road over Gravel Pit Creek | 2004 | 31,600 | Fair |
| Rakow Rd (ch V-29) over Crystal Creek | 1994 | 30,600 | Good |
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