US Bridges

TR-13 Hoge RD over West Fork Nettle CR

Fair

Grundy County, Illinois · .65 MI NW TR 70 · Structure no. 032363100000000

Built
1981
44 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2024
Type
Channel Beam
Concrete
Length
80 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
25
2024 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

TR-13 Hoge RD over West Fork Nettle CR is a concrete channel beam carrying TR-13 Hoge RD over West Fork Nettle CR in Grundy County, Illinois. It was built in 1981, so it is 44 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 25 vehicles a day, projected to reach 30 by 2046. The structure is 80 ft (24.4 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 9.9 mi (16 km).

CarriesTR-13 Hoge RD
CrossesWest Fork Nettle CR
Location.65 MI NW TR 70
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates41.41409, -88.52837
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating66.8 US tons
Inventory rating40 US tons

Structure

Structure typeChannel Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length80 ft (24.4 m)
Longest span26 ft (7.9 m)
Deck width26 ft (8 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic25 (2024)
Projected traffic30 by 2046
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed9.9 mi (16 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-13 Hoge RD over West Fork Nettle CR built?

It was built in 1981, making it 44 years old in 2025.

What condition is TR-13 Hoge RD over West Fork 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 TR-13 Hoge RD over West Fork Nettle CR carry?

About 25 vehicles per day (2024 count).

How long is TR-13 Hoge RD over West Fork Nettle CR?

The structure is 80 ft (24.4 m) long with a longest span of 26 ft (7.9 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns TR-13 Hoge RD over West Fork Nettle CR?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.