US Bridges

Ch 16C(SHERRILL RD over Valley Run

Fair

Grundy County, Illinois · .46 Mile W Il 47 · Structure no. 032300100000000

Built
2013
12 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
54 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
200
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Ch 16C(SHERRILL RD over Valley Run is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Ch 16C(SHERRILL RD over Valley Run in Grundy County, Illinois. It was built in 2013, so it is 12 years old, younger 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 5 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 200 vehicles a day, roughly 29% of them trucks, projected to reach 180 by 2046. The structure is 54 ft (16.5 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesCh 16C(SHERRILL RD
CrossesValley Run
Location.46 Mile W Il 47
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyGrundy County
StateIllinois
Coordinates41.45914, -88.43259
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionOctober 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 adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating54.2 US tons
Inventory rating42.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length54 ft (16.5 m)
Longest span51 ft (15.5 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.1 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic200 (2024)
Projected traffic180 by 2046
Trucks29%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty 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 Ch 16C(SHERRILL RD over Valley Run built?

It was built in 2013, making it 12 years old in 2025.

What condition is Ch 16C(SHERRILL RD over Valley Run 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 October 2024.

How much traffic does Ch 16C(SHERRILL RD over Valley Run carry?

About 200 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 29% are trucks.

How long is Ch 16C(SHERRILL RD over Valley Run?

The structure is 54 ft (16.5 m) long with a longest span of 51 ft (15.5 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns Ch 16C(SHERRILL RD over Valley Run?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.