US Bridges

TR 17(FR) over Walley Run Creek

Good

Grundy County, Illinois · 4.7MI E I 80 Il 47 · Structure no. 032010300000000

Built
2003
22 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2022
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
76 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,400
2024 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

TR 17(FR) over Walley Run Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying TR 17(FR) over Walley Run Creek in Grundy County, Illinois. It was built in 2003, so it is 22 years old, younger than the Illinois average of 45.3 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 1,400 vehicles a day, roughly 11% of them trucks, projected to reach 960 by 2046. The structure is 76 ft (23.2 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesTR 17(FR)
CrossesWalley Run Creek
Location4.7MI E I 80 Il 47
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates41.42851, -88.35082
Functional classUrban Local

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionOctober 2022
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating75.7 US tons
Inventory rating40.3 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length76 ft (23.2 m)
Longest span76 ft (23.2 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.4 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,400 (2024)
Projected traffic960 by 2046
Trucks11%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerTown or Township Highway Agency
Maintained byTown or Township 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 TR 17(FR) over Walley Run Creek built?

It was built in 2003, making it 22 years old in 2025.

What condition is TR 17(FR) over Walley Run Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in October 2022.

How much traffic does TR 17(FR) over Walley Run Creek carry?

About 1,400 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 11% are trucks.

How long is TR 17(FR) over Walley Run Creek?

The structure is 76 ft (23.2 m) long with a longest span of 76 ft (23.2 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns TR 17(FR) over Walley Run Creek?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.