US Bridges

Marseilles RD Ch 2 over Long Point Creek

Fair

Grundy County, Illinois · 0.37 MI W of US 6 · Structure no. 032309500000000

Built
2004
21 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
28 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
2,400
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Marseilles RD Ch 2 over Long Point Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Marseilles RD Ch 2 over Long Point Creek in Grundy County, Illinois. It was built in 2004, so it is 21 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 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 2,400 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,640 by 2046. The structure is 28 ft (8.6 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesMarseilles RD Ch 2
CrossesLong Point Creek
Location0.37 MI W of US 6
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates41.36999, -88.56387
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating96.1 US tons
Inventory rating57.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length28 ft (8.6 m)
Longest span13 ft (4 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,400 (2024)
Projected traffic2,640 by 2046
Trucks10%
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

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 Marseilles RD Ch 2 over Long Point Creek built?

It was built in 2004, making it 21 years old in 2025.

What condition is Marseilles RD Ch 2 over Long Point Creek 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 Marseilles RD Ch 2 over Long Point Creek carry?

About 2,400 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Marseilles RD Ch 2 over Long Point Creek?

The structure is 28 ft (8.6 m) long with a longest span of 13 ft (4 m).

Who owns Marseilles RD Ch 2 over Long Point Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.