US Bridges

FAS-272 Braceville over Mazon River

Good

Grundy County, Illinois · 0.2MI E at Gorman RD · Structure no. 032326000000000

Built
1970
55 years old, rebuilt 2019
Condition
Good
inspected October 2021
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
226 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
750
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

FAS-272 Braceville over Mazon River is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying FAS-272 Braceville over Mazon River in Grundy County, Illinois. It was built in 1970 and reconstructed in 2019, so it is 55 years old, older 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 750 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,740 by 2046. The structure is 226 ft (68.8 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 9.9 mi (16 km).

Location

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CarriesFAS-272 Braceville
CrossesMazon River
Location0.2MI E at Gorman RD
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyGrundy County
StateIllinois
Coordinates41.22851, -88.33747
Functional classRural Major Collector

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 protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionOctober 2021
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating64.6 US tons
Inventory rating50 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length226 ft (68.8 m)
Longest span85 ft (25.9 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.5 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic750 (2024)
Projected traffic1,740 by 2046
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed9.9 mi (16 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 FAS-272 Braceville over Mazon River built?

It was built in 1970, making it 55 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2019.

What condition is FAS-272 Braceville over Mazon River 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 2021.

How much traffic does FAS-272 Braceville over Mazon River carry?

About 750 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is FAS-272 Braceville over Mazon River?

The structure is 226 ft (68.8 m) long with a longest span of 85 ft (25.9 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns FAS-272 Braceville over Mazon River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.