US Bridges

FAI 55 SB over Mazon River @ TR 125

Fair

Grundy County, Illinois · 4.1 MI S of Reed RD · Structure no. 032000600000000

Built
1955
70 years old, rebuilt 1993
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
234 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
12,050
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FAI 55 SB over Mazon River @ TR 125 is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying FAI 55 SB over Mazon River @ TR 125 in Grundy County, Illinois. It was built in 1955 and reconstructed in 1993, so it is 70 years old, older than the Illinois average of 45.3 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 12,050 vehicles a day, roughly 30% of them trucks, projected to reach 12,840 by 2046. The structure is 234 ft (71.3 m) long and 42 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesFAI 55 SB
CrossesMazon River @ TR 125
Location4.1 MI S of Reed RD
RouteInterstate 55
Coordinates41.21488, -88.29091
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Interstate

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionFebruary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating32.5 US tons
Inventory rating25 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length234 ft (71.3 m)
Longest span90 ft (27.4 m)
Deck width42 ft (12.9 m)
Roadway width39 ft (11.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic12,050 (2023)
Projected traffic12,840 by 2046
Trucks30%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway and waterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes
Strategic Highway NetworkInterstate STRAHNET route

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was FAI 55 SB over Mazon River @ TR 125 built?

It was built in 1955, making it 70 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1993.

What condition is FAI 55 SB over Mazon River @ TR 125 in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in February 2024.

How much traffic does FAI 55 SB over Mazon River @ TR 125 carry?

About 12,050 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 30% are trucks.

How long is FAI 55 SB over Mazon River @ TR 125?

The structure is 234 ft (71.3 m) long with a longest span of 90 ft (27.4 m) and a deck 42 ft wide.

Who owns FAI 55 SB over Mazon River @ TR 125?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.