TR-14 Nettle Crk R over Trib to Nettle Crk
PoorGrundy County, Illinois · 0.21 MI S of TR 13 · Structure no. 032307500000000
- Built
- 1977
- 48 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected October 2024
- Type
- Channel Beam
- Concrete
- Length
- 54 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 100
- 2024 count
- Owner
- Town / Township
- Town or Township Highway Agency
About this bridge
TR-14 Nettle Crk R over Trib to Nettle Crk is a concrete channel beam carrying TR-14 Nettle Crk R over Trib to Nettle Crk in Grundy County, Illinois. It was built in 1977, so it is 48 years old, older than the Illinois average of 45.3 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 3 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
It carries about 100 vehicles a day, roughly 19% of them trucks, projected to reach 120 by 2046. The structure is 54 ft (16.5 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 3 Serious | Loss of section, deterioration, spalling or scour have seriously affected primary structural components. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was TR-14 Nettle Crk R over Trib to Nettle Crk built?
It was built in 1977, making it 48 years old in 2025.
What condition is TR-14 Nettle Crk R over Trib to Nettle Crk in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in October 2024.
How much traffic does TR-14 Nettle Crk R over Trib to Nettle Crk carry?
About 100 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 19% are trucks.
How long is TR-14 Nettle Crk R over Trib to Nettle Crk?
The structure is 54 ft (16.5 m) long with a longest span of 26 ft (7.9 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.
Who owns TR-14 Nettle Crk R over Trib to Nettle Crk?
It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.