Lowery RD CH-7 over Waupecan CR
GoodGrundy County, Illinois · 0.38 MI W of Ill 47 · Structure no. 032317600000000
- Built
- 2017
- 8 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected October 2024
- Type
- Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 84 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 100
- 2024 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Lowery RD CH-7 over Waupecan CR is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Lowery RD CH-7 over Waupecan CR in Grundy County, Illinois. It was built in 2017, so it is 8 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 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
It carries about 100 vehicles a day, roughly 32% of them trucks, projected to reach 90 by 2046. The structure is 84 ft (25.5 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 42.9 mi (69 km).
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Lowery RD CH-7 over Waupecan CR built?
It was built in 2017, making it 8 years old in 2025.
What condition is Lowery RD CH-7 over Waupecan CR 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 2024.
How much traffic does Lowery RD CH-7 over Waupecan CR carry?
About 100 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 32% are trucks.
How long is Lowery RD CH-7 over Waupecan CR?
The structure is 84 ft (25.5 m) long with a longest span of 80 ft (24.4 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.
Who owns Lowery RD CH-7 over Waupecan CR?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.