Braceville RD Ch C over Creek
PoorPosted for loadGrundy County, Illinois · 0.4 MI E of Tynan RD · Structure no. 032325000000000
- Built
- 1963
- 62 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected October 2022
- Type
- Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 42 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 750
- 2024 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Braceville RD Ch C over Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Braceville RD Ch C over Creek in Grundy County, Illinois. It was built in 1963, so it is 62 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.
It carries about 750 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,740 by 2046. The structure is 42 ft (12.8 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 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 | 3 Serious | Loss of section, deterioration, spalling or scour have seriously affected primary structural components. |
| 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 Braceville RD Ch C over Creek built?
It was built in 1963, making it 62 years old in 2025.
What condition is Braceville RD Ch C over Creek 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 2022.
How much traffic does Braceville RD Ch C over Creek carry?
About 750 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.
How long is Braceville RD Ch C over Creek?
The structure is 42 ft (12.8 m) long with a longest span of 39 ft (11.9 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.
Who owns Braceville RD Ch C over Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.