Rakow Rd (ch V-29) over Crystal Creek
McHenry County, Illinois · rated Good in the 2025 National Bridge Inventory
United States Bridge Conditions2025 National Bridge Inventory, FHWACompiled
- Rakow Rd (ch V-29) over Crystal Creek in McHenry County, Illinois, is rated in good condition in the 2025 National Bridge Inventory (as of ).
- Its lowest-rated component is the culvert, rated 8 (very good condition) on the 0-9 scale.
- It was built in 1994 and reconstructed in 2010, making it 31 years old at the 2025 inventory.
- It carries about 30,600 vehicles a day (traffic count year 2021).
- Its listed owner is the county highway agency.
- It is one of 92 of the 227 inventoried bridges in McHenry County rated good (40.5%); 48 (21.1%) are rated poor.
- A good rating means every major component - deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert - is rated 7 or higher on FHWA's 0-9 scale: no more than minor problems.
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Component ratings
| Component | Rating (2025) | FHWA scale meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Culvert | 8 | Very good condition |
Bridge details
| Structure | Concrete culvert |
| Length | about 23 ft |
| Location | 0.24 Mi. N of Ackman |
| NBI structure number | 056315700000000 |
| Condition class | Good |
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 |
| Il 31 & 120 over Boone Creek | 1990 | 30,300 | Good |
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