RAWSON BRIDGE ROAD
Carrying RAWSON BRIDGE ROAD over FOX RIVER
.8 MI W LAKE CO LINE, McHenry, Illinois
Data updated May 2026
FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.
Bridge Snapshot: RAWSON BRIDGE ROAD
The RAWSON BRIDGE ROAD bridge in McHenry, Illinois carries RAWSON BRIDGE ROAD over FOX RIVER. It was built in 1982, making it 44 years old today. The structure is built primarily of steel continuous and spans 5 sections, stretching 154.5 meters (507 feet) end to end. Daily traffic averages 6,050 vehicles, placing it in the moderately-trafficked tier of Illinois bridges. It is owned and maintained by Town/Township Highway Agency.
The latest FHWA inspection records show a deck rating of 7/9, superstructure at 7/9, substructure at 8/9. The weakest component sits in good condition. No reported major component scores in the Poor range under the current federal condition thresholds. Its NBI inventory load rating is 30.5 metric tons.
Sourced from the FHWA National Bridge Inventory. See our methodology for refresh cadence and NBI release vintage.
How RAWSON BRIDGE ROAD compares
Live comparison across Illinois.
Historical Sufficiency Rating
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Condition Ratings
Full 0–9 scale + sufficiency-rating breakdown: how condition ratings work.
Structural Details
- Year Built
- 1982
- Material
- Steel Continuous
- Number of Spans
- 5
- Structure Length
- 154.5 m (507 ft)
- Deck Width
- 12.0 m (39 ft)
- Owner
- Town/Township Highway Agency
- Avg Daily Traffic
- 6,050 vehicles/day
- Structure Number
- 056314000000000
Location
Data Source
FHWA National Bridge Inventory (NBI).
FHWA NBI Program ↗Condition Analysis
- • The deck (driving surface) is in good condition (7/9), showing no significant deterioration.
- • The superstructure (beams and supports above the deck) rates good at 7/9, with no significant deterioration on file.
- • The substructure (piers and abutments) rates good at 8/9, with no significant deterioration on file.
How to read this record
This page shows what the last federal inspection recorded, not whether RAWSON BRIDGE ROAD is safe to cross today. Here is how to use it.
- NBI condition ratings reflect the latest record in this annual dataset, not a live status. Current routine inspection intervals are risk-based.
- Learn how the 0–9 condition scale and Good/Fair/Poor categories are defined. How condition ratings work
- Compare RAWSON BRIDGE ROAD against other structures in McHenry and across Illinois. Illinois bridges
- Noticed visible damage or a safety concern? Report it to the agency that owns the bridge, or call 911 in an emergency. How to report a bridge
Condition codes come straight from the FHWA National Bridge Inventory and are not a real-time safety judgment. Only the owning agency, a state DOT, county, or other owner, can post, restrict, or close a bridge.
Frequently Asked Questions
What do the condition ratings mean for RAWSON BRIDGE ROAD?
RAWSON BRIDGE ROAD in McHenry, Illinois has a deck rating of 7/9, superstructure rating of 7/9, and substructure rating of 8/9 on the FHWA's 0–9 scale.
How often is RAWSON BRIDGE ROAD inspected?
RAWSON BRIDGE ROAD's responsible agency sets its routine interval under FHWA's risk-based inspection rules; this page does not expose the scheduled interval. It carries about 6,050 vehicles per day.
What does “structurally deficient” mean in older bridge reports?
FHWA retired that reported status beginning with the 2018 archive. RAWSON BRIDGE ROAD is currently shown as Good condition from its component ratings; that category is not a live closure or safety decision.
What is the inventory load rating for RAWSON BRIDGE ROAD?
RAWSON BRIDGE ROAD has an NBI inventory load rating of 30.5 metric tons.
Who is responsible for maintaining RAWSON BRIDGE ROAD?
RAWSON BRIDGE ROAD is owned and maintained by Town/Township Highway Agency.
How old is RAWSON BRIDGE ROAD and does age affect safety?
RAWSON BRIDGE ROAD was built in 1982, making it 44 years old.
Disclaimer: Bridge condition data is from the FHWA NBI and reflects the last reported inspection. A Poor condition rating is not a live declaration that a bridge is closed or unsafe for travel. For current closure, posting, or safety information, contact the responsible transportation agency.
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