US Bridges

Ch 32 Gardner RD over Trib to Wapecon CR

Fair

Grundy County, Illinois · .01 MI E Lasalle RD · Structure no. 032328500000000

Built
1988
37 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
32 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
950
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Ch 32 Gardner RD over Trib to Wapecon CR is a concrete continuous culvert carrying Ch 32 Gardner RD over Trib to Wapecon CR in Grundy County, Illinois. It was built in 1988, so it is 37 years old, younger than the Illinois average of 45.3 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 5 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 950 vehicles a day, roughly 26% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,080 by 2046. The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesCh 32 Gardner RD
CrossesTrib to Wapecon CR
Location.01 MI E Lasalle RD
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates41.18098, -88.58659
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being 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 rating68.9 US tons
Inventory rating41.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length32 ft (9.8 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.8 m)
Roadway width31 ft (9.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic950 (2024)
Projected traffic1,080 by 2046
Trucks26%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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 32 Gardner RD over Trib to Wapecon CR built?

It was built in 1988, making it 37 years old in 2025.

What condition is Ch 32 Gardner RD over Trib to Wapecon CR in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in October 2024.

How much traffic does Ch 32 Gardner RD over Trib to Wapecon CR carry?

About 950 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 26% are trucks.

How long is Ch 32 Gardner RD over Trib to Wapecon CR?

The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns Ch 32 Gardner RD over Trib to Wapecon CR?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.