US Bridges

North RD TR-11 over Collins Run

Poor

Grundy County, Illinois · .15 MI E Brisbin RD · Structure no. 032391600000000

Built
1976
49 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected July 2023
Type
Channel Beam
Concrete
Length
98 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
350
2024 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

North RD TR-11 over Collins Run is a concrete channel beam carrying North RD TR-11 over Collins Run in Grundy County, Illinois. It was built in 1976, so it is 49 years old, older 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 350 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 450 by 2046. The structure is 98 ft (29.9 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesNorth RD TR-11
CrossesCollins Run
Location.15 MI E Brisbin RD
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates41.42361, -88.36213
Functional classUrban Local

Condition and inspection

Poor

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.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure3 SeriousLoss of section, deterioration, spalling or scour have seriously affected primary structural components.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJuly 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating50.7 US tons
Inventory rating30.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeChannel Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length98 ft (29.9 m)
Longest span32 ft (9.8 m)
Deck width26 ft (8 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic350 (2024)
Projected traffic450 by 2046
Trucks9%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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 North RD TR-11 over Collins Run built?

It was built in 1976, making it 49 years old in 2025.

What condition is North RD TR-11 over Collins Run 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 July 2023.

How much traffic does North RD TR-11 over Collins Run carry?

About 350 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is North RD TR-11 over Collins Run?

The structure is 98 ft (29.9 m) long with a longest span of 32 ft (9.8 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns North RD TR-11 over Collins Run?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.