FHWA NBI 2024 Inspection record Public-domain dataset

BULLVALLEY RD.

Carrying BULLVALLEY RD. over BOONE CREEK

.4M.W.VALLEY HILL RD, McHenry, Illinois

Data updated May 2026

FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.

Good
32 t Inventory load rating

Bridge Snapshot: BULLVALLEY RD.

The BULLVALLEY RD. bridge in McHenry, Illinois carries BULLVALLEY RD. over BOONE CREEK. It was built in 1991, making it 35 years old today. It was last reconstructed in 2017, extending its service life. The structure is built primarily of prestressed concrete and spans 1 section, stretching 17.8 meters (58 feet) end to end. Daily traffic averages 2,350 vehicles, placing it in the moderately-trafficked tier of Illinois bridges. It is owned and maintained by City/Municipal Highway Agency.

The latest FHWA inspection records show a deck rating of 8/9, superstructure at 8/9, substructure at 8/9. The weakest component sits in good condition. All reported major components score above the Poor range. Its NBI inventory load rating is 32.4 metric tons.

Sourced from the FHWA National Bridge Inventory. See our methodology for refresh cadence and NBI release vintage.

How BULLVALLEY RD. compares

▼ 2.2
Load rating vs Illinois average (34.6 t)
Bottom 23%
Lower load rating than 77% of Illinois bridges
229
Bridges in McHenry · 46 in Poor condition
BULLVALLEY RD. 32.4 t
Illinois average 34.6 t

Live comparison across Illinois.

Historical Sufficiency Rating

PlainBridge-computed
88.9 / 100 - historical 80–100 band
Structural adequacy /55
55.0
Serviceability /30
19.9
Essentiality /15
14.0
Special reductions
0

FHWA discontinued this calculated item; it does not determine current condition, funding eligibility, posting, or closure. How the historical reference is calculated.

Condition Ratings

Deck
8/9
Good (7–9)
Superstructure
8/9
Good (7–9)
Substructure
8/9
Good (7–9)
Inventory Load Rating
32.4 t
NBI inventory level (metric tons)
Overall Condition
Good

Full 0–9 scale + sufficiency-rating breakdown: how condition ratings work.

Structural Details

Year Built
1991
Last Reconstructed
2017
Material
Prestressed Concrete
Number of Spans
1
Structure Length
17.8 m (58 ft)
Deck Width
8.5 m (28 ft)
Owner
City/Municipal Highway Agency
Avg Daily Traffic
2,350 vehicles/day
Structure Number
056604000000000

Condition Analysis

  • At 8/9, the deck (driving surface) is in good shape and shows no significant wear.
  • The superstructure (beams and supports above the deck) rates good at 8/9, with no significant deterioration on file.
  • The substructure (piers and abutments) is in good condition (8/9), showing no significant deterioration.

How to read this record

This page shows what the last federal inspection recorded, not whether BULLVALLEY RD. 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 BULLVALLEY RD. 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 BULLVALLEY RD.?

BULLVALLEY RD. in McHenry, Illinois has a deck rating of 8/9, superstructure rating of 8/9, and substructure rating of 8/9 on the FHWA's 0–9 scale.

How often is BULLVALLEY RD. inspected?

BULLVALLEY RD.'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 2,350 vehicles per day.

What does “structurally deficient” mean in older bridge reports?

FHWA retired that reported status beginning with the 2018 archive. BULLVALLEY RD. 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 BULLVALLEY RD.?

BULLVALLEY RD. has an NBI inventory load rating of 32.4 metric tons.

Who is responsible for maintaining BULLVALLEY RD.?

BULLVALLEY RD. is owned and maintained by City/Municipal Highway Agency.

How old is BULLVALLEY RD. and does age affect safety?

BULLVALLEY RD. was built in 1991, making it 35 years old and last reconstructed in 2017.

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.

Data sourced from the Federal Highway Administration National Bridge Inventory. See our methodology for details. Retrieved and formatted by PlainBridges

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