US Bridges

TR-174 Tabler Road over Trib. Aux Sable Crk

Good

Grundy County, Illinois · 0.77 MI N US 6 · Structure no. 032390800000000

Built
1987
38 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2022
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
27 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
450
2024 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

TR-174 Tabler Road over Trib. Aux Sable Crk is a concrete continuous culvert carrying TR-174 Tabler Road over Trib. Aux Sable Crk in Grundy County, Illinois. It was built in 1987, so it is 38 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 450 vehicles a day, roughly 17% of them trucks, projected to reach 750 by 2046. The structure is 27 ft (8.2 m) long and 34 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 km).

Location

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CarriesTR-174 Tabler Road
CrossesTrib. Aux Sable Crk
Location0.77 MI N US 6
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyGrundy County
StateIllinois
Coordinates41.42849, -88.32896
Functional classUrban Local

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionOctober 2022
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating77.2 US tons
Inventory rating46.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length27 ft (8.2 m)
Longest span13 ft (4 m)
Deck width34 ft (10.4 m)
Roadway width33 ft (10.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic450 (2024)
Projected traffic750 by 2046
Trucks17%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.1 mi (13 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-174 Tabler Road over Trib. Aux Sable Crk built?

It was built in 1987, making it 38 years old in 2025.

What condition is TR-174 Tabler Road over Trib. Aux Sable Crk 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-174 Tabler Road over Trib. Aux Sable Crk carry?

About 450 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 17% are trucks.

How long is TR-174 Tabler Road over Trib. Aux Sable Crk?

The structure is 27 ft (8.2 m) long with a longest span of 13 ft (4 m) and a deck 34 ft wide.

Who owns TR-174 Tabler Road over Trib. Aux Sable Crk?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.