US Bridges

Gardner Rd/Fas 292 over Woods Run

Fair

Grundy County, Illinois · 0.1 MI W Woods Road · Structure no. 032330000000000

Built
1934
91 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
30 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,450
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Gardner Rd/Fas 292 over Woods Run is a concrete slab carrying Gardner Rd/Fas 292 over Woods Run in Grundy County, Illinois. It was built in 1934, so it is 91 years old, older 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 1,450 vehicles a day, roughly 23% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,860 by 2046. The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

Location

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CarriesGardner Rd/Fas 292
CrossesWoods Run
Location0.1 MI W Woods Road
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyGrundy County
StateIllinois
Coordinates41.18401, -88.37965
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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating50.4 US tons
Inventory rating30 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length30 ft (9.1 m)
Longest span29 ft (8.8 m)
Deck width33 ft (10.1 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,450 (2024)
Projected traffic1,860 by 2046
Trucks23%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 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 Gardner Rd/Fas 292 over Woods Run built?

It was built in 1934, making it 91 years old in 2025.

What condition is Gardner Rd/Fas 292 over Woods Run 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 Gardner Rd/Fas 292 over Woods Run carry?

About 1,450 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 23% are trucks.

How long is Gardner Rd/Fas 292 over Woods Run?

The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long with a longest span of 29 ft (8.8 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

Who owns Gardner Rd/Fas 292 over Woods Run?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.