OAKWOOD DRIVE
Carrying OAKWOOD DRIVE over BOONE CREEK
.5 M S 1201 M W 31, McHenry, Illinois
Data updated May 2026
FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.
Bridge Snapshot: OAKWOOD DRIVE
The OAKWOOD DRIVE bridge in McHenry, Illinois carries OAKWOOD DRIVE over BOONE CREEK. It was built in 1971, making it 55 years old today. The structure is built primarily of steel and spans 5 sections, stretching 15.2 meters (50 feet) end to end. Daily traffic averages 1,150 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 culvert at 3/9. The weakest component sits in poor condition. At least one major component here scores 4 or below, which produces a Poor condition classification under FHWA's current reporting rules. Its NBI inventory load rating is 42.8 metric tons.
Sourced from the FHWA National Bridge Inventory. See our methodology for refresh cadence and NBI release vintage.
How OAKWOOD DRIVE compares
Live comparison across Illinois.
Historical Sufficiency Rating
PlainBridge-computedFHWA discontinued this calculated item; it does not determine current condition, funding eligibility, posting, or closure. How the historical reference is calculated.
Condition Ratings
Full 0–9 scale + sufficiency-rating breakdown: how condition ratings work.
Structural Details
- Year Built
- 1971
- Material
- Steel
- Number of Spans
- 5
- Structure Length
- 15.2 m (50 ft)
- Owner
- City/Municipal Highway Agency
- Avg Daily Traffic
- 1,150 vehicles/day
- Structure Number
- 056660000000000
Location
Data Source
FHWA National Bridge Inventory (NBI).
FHWA NBI Program ↗How to read this record
OAKWOOD DRIVE is in the federal Poor condition category. That is a component-based result, not a closure order.
- NBI condition ratings reflect the latest record in this annual dataset, not a live status. Current routine inspection intervals are risk-based.
- Understand what Poor condition does and does not mean before drawing conclusions. Poor condition explained
- Compare OAKWOOD DRIVE 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 OAKWOOD DRIVE?
OAKWOOD DRIVE in McHenry, Illinois on the FHWA's 0–9 scale.
How often is OAKWOOD DRIVE inspected?
OAKWOOD DRIVE'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 1,150 vehicles per day.
What does “structurally deficient” mean in older bridge reports?
FHWA retired that reported status beginning with the 2018 archive. OAKWOOD DRIVE is currently shown as Poor condition from its component ratings; that category is not a live closure or safety decision.
What is the inventory load rating for OAKWOOD DRIVE?
OAKWOOD DRIVE has an NBI inventory load rating of 42.8 metric tons.
Who is responsible for maintaining OAKWOOD DRIVE?
OAKWOOD DRIVE is owned and maintained by City/Municipal Highway Agency.
How old is OAKWOOD DRIVE and does age affect safety?
OAKWOOD DRIVE was built in 1971, making it 55 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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