US Bridges

TR 3 Minooka RD over East Fk Nettle Creek

Good

Grundy County, Illinois · .09 MI W Scott Sc RD · Structure no. 032361100000000

Built
1984
41 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2022
Type
Channel Beam
Concrete
Length
32 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
500
2024 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

TR 3 Minooka RD over East Fk Nettle Creek is a concrete channel beam carrying TR 3 Minooka RD over East Fk Nettle Creek in Grundy County, Illinois. It was built in 1984, so it is 41 years old, younger 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 500 vehicles a day, roughly 22% of them trucks, projected to reach 450 by 2046. The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 km).

CarriesTR 3 Minooka RD
CrossesEast Fk Nettle Creek
Location.09 MI W Scott Sc RD
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates41.44334, -88.51216
Functional classRural Local

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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionOctober 2022
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 geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating59.3 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeChannel Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length32 ft (9.8 m)
Longest span30 ft (9.1 m)
Deck width26 ft (8 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic500 (2024)
Projected traffic450 by 2046
Trucks22%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.8 mi (11 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 TR 3 Minooka RD over East Fk Nettle Creek built?

It was built in 1984, making it 41 years old in 2025.

What condition is TR 3 Minooka RD over East Fk Nettle Creek 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 2022.

How much traffic does TR 3 Minooka RD over East Fk Nettle Creek carry?

About 500 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 22% are trucks.

How long is TR 3 Minooka RD over East Fk Nettle Creek?

The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.1 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns TR 3 Minooka RD over East Fk Nettle Creek?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.