US Bridges

Minooka RD TR 3 over Trib W FR Nettle CR

Fair

Grundy County, Illinois · 0.57MI E. Roods RD · Structure no. 032360600000000

Built
1991
34 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
24 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
200
2024 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

Minooka RD TR 3 over Trib W FR Nettle CR is a concrete continuous culvert carrying Minooka RD TR 3 over Trib W FR Nettle CR in Grundy County, Illinois. It was built in 1991, so it is 34 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 6 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 200 vehicles a day, roughly 23% of them trucks, projected to reach 210 by 2046. The structure is 24 ft (7.4 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesMinooka RD TR 3
CrossesTrib W FR Nettle CR
Location0.57MI E. Roods RD
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates41.44309, -88.5475
Functional classRural Local

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 protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating75 US tons
Inventory rating45 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length24 ft (7.4 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.5 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic200 (2024)
Projected traffic210 by 2046
Trucks23%
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

OwnerTown or Township Highway Agency
Maintained byTown or Township 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 Minooka RD TR 3 over Trib W FR Nettle CR built?

It was built in 1991, making it 34 years old in 2025.

What condition is Minooka RD TR 3 over Trib W FR Nettle 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 Minooka RD TR 3 over Trib W FR Nettle CR carry?

About 200 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 23% are trucks.

How long is Minooka RD TR 3 over Trib W FR Nettle CR?

The structure is 24 ft (7.4 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns Minooka RD TR 3 over Trib W FR Nettle CR?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.