TR70 Scottschool R over West Fork Nettle CR
PoorGrundy County, Illinois · .18 MI S Hoge RD · Structure no. 032363600000000
- Built
- 1981
- 44 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected October 2024
- Type
- Channel Beam
- Concrete
- Length
- 104 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 125
- 2024 count
- Owner
- Town / Township
- Town or Township Highway Agency
About this bridge
TR70 Scottschool R over West Fork Nettle CR is a concrete channel beam carrying TR70 Scottschool R 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 poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
It carries about 125 vehicles a day, roughly 22% of them trucks, projected to reach 270 by 2046. The structure is 104 ft (31.7 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was TR70 Scottschool R over West Fork Nettle CR built?
It was built in 1981, making it 44 years old in 2025.
What condition is TR70 Scottschool R over West Fork Nettle CR in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in October 2024.
How much traffic does TR70 Scottschool R over West Fork Nettle CR carry?
About 125 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 22% are trucks.
How long is TR70 Scottschool R over West Fork Nettle CR?
The structure is 104 ft (31.7 m) long with a longest span of 34 ft (10.4 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.
Who owns TR70 Scottschool R over West Fork Nettle CR?
It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.