TR 86 Saratoga RD over W Fork Nettle Creek
PoorGrundy County, Illinois · 0.67 MI N Hoge RD · Structure no. 032364600000000
- Built
- 1983
- 42 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected October 2024
- Type
- Channel Beam
- Concrete
- Length
- 138 ft
- 4 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 250
- 2024 count
- Owner
- Town / Township
- Town or Township Highway Agency
About this bridge
TR 86 Saratoga RD over W Fork Nettle Creek is a concrete channel beam carrying TR 86 Saratoga RD over W Fork Nettle Creek in Grundy County, Illinois. It was built in 1983, so it is 42 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 3 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 250 vehicles a day, roughly 14% of them trucks, projected to reach 330 by 2046. The structure is 138 ft (42.1 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 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 | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 3 Serious | Loss of section, deterioration, spalling or scour have seriously affected primary structural components. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was TR 86 Saratoga RD over W Fork Nettle Creek built?
It was built in 1983, making it 42 years old in 2025.
What condition is TR 86 Saratoga RD over W Fork Nettle Creek 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 TR 86 Saratoga RD over W Fork Nettle Creek carry?
About 250 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 14% are trucks.
How long is TR 86 Saratoga RD over W Fork Nettle Creek?
The structure is 138 ft (42.1 m) long with a longest span of 34 ft (10.4 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.
Who owns TR 86 Saratoga RD over W Fork Nettle Creek?
It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.