US Bridges

TR-51 Kinsman RD over Armstrong Run

Fair

Grundy County, Illinois · .69 S Dupont Road · Structure no. 032314600000000

Built
2014
11 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
70 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
75
2024 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

TR-51 Kinsman RD over Armstrong Run is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying TR-51 Kinsman RD over Armstrong Run in Grundy County, Illinois. It was built in 2014, so it is 11 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 75 vehicles a day, roughly 35% of them trucks, projected to reach 150 by 2046. The structure is 70 ft (21.2 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesTR-51 Kinsman RD
CrossesArmstrong Run
Location.69 S Dupont Road
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates41.29619, -88.57479
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection6 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 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 rating70.3 US tons
Inventory rating54.2 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length70 ft (21.2 m)
Longest span67 ft (20.4 m)
Deck width27 ft (8.2 m)
Roadway width27 ft (8.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic75 (2024)
Projected traffic150 by 2046
Trucks35%
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

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-51 Kinsman RD over Armstrong Run built?

It was built in 2014, making it 11 years old in 2025.

What condition is TR-51 Kinsman RD over Armstrong 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 TR-51 Kinsman RD over Armstrong Run carry?

About 75 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 35% are trucks.

How long is TR-51 Kinsman RD over Armstrong Run?

The structure is 70 ft (21.2 m) long with a longest span of 67 ft (20.4 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.

Who owns TR-51 Kinsman RD over Armstrong Run?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.