US Bridges

FAS-292 Gardner RD over Murray Sluice

Poor

Grundy County, Illinois · .28 MI W Ward TR84 · Structure no. 032327500000000

Built
2002
23 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected October 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
63 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,000
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

FAS-292 Gardner RD over Murray Sluice is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying FAS-292 Gardner RD over Murray Sluice in Grundy County, Illinois. It was built in 2002, so it is 23 years old, younger 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 4 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.

It carries about 1,000 vehicles a day, roughly 28% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,020 by 2046. The structure is 63 ft (19.3 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesFAS-292 Gardner RD
CrossesMurray Sluice
Location.28 MI W Ward TR84
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyGrundy County
StateIllinois
Coordinates41.18154, -88.47736
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Poor

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.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Superstructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating67.9 US tons
Inventory rating40.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length63 ft (19.3 m)
Longest span61 ft (18.5 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.1 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,000 (2024)
Projected traffic1,020 by 2046
Trucks28%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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-292 Gardner RD over Murray Sluice built?

It was built in 2002, making it 23 years old in 2025.

What condition is FAS-292 Gardner RD over Murray Sluice 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 2024.

How much traffic does FAS-292 Gardner RD over Murray Sluice carry?

About 1,000 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 28% are trucks.

How long is FAS-292 Gardner RD over Murray Sluice?

The structure is 63 ft (19.3 m) long with a longest span of 61 ft (18.5 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns FAS-292 Gardner RD over Murray Sluice?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.