US Bridges

Ch V16 (dwight Rd. over Waupecan Creek

Good

Grundy County, Illinois · 0.61 Mis CH-6 · Structure no. 032317000000000

Built
2015
10 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2022
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
85 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
175
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Ch V16 (dwight Rd. over Waupecan Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Ch V16 (dwight Rd. over Waupecan Creek in Grundy County, Illinois. It was built in 2015, so it is 10 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 175 vehicles a day, roughly 25% of them trucks, projected to reach 180 by 2046. The structure is 85 ft (25.8 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesCh V16 (dwight Rd.
CrossesWaupecan Creek
Location0.61 Mis CH-6
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyGrundy County
StateIllinois
Coordinates41.29769, -88.43
Functional classRural 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 protection9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
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 geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating55.7 US tons
Inventory rating44.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length85 ft (25.8 m)
Longest span82 ft (25.1 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.1 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic175 (2024)
Projected traffic180 by 2046
Trucks25%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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 V16 (dwight Rd. over Waupecan Creek built?

It was built in 2015, making it 10 years old in 2025.

What condition is Ch V16 (dwight Rd. over Waupecan 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 Ch V16 (dwight Rd. over Waupecan Creek carry?

About 175 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 25% are trucks.

How long is Ch V16 (dwight Rd. over Waupecan Creek?

The structure is 85 ft (25.8 m) long with a longest span of 82 ft (25.1 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns Ch V16 (dwight Rd. over Waupecan Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.