US Bridges

TR-174A Tabler RD over I & M Canal

Poor

Grundy County, Illinois · .02 MI No Cemetery R · Structure no. 032393000000000

Built
1961
64 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected October 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
34 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
450
2024 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

TR-174A Tabler RD over I & M Canal is a concrete slab carrying TR-174A Tabler RD over I & M Canal in Grundy County, Illinois. It was built in 1961, so it is 64 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 2 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 450 vehicles a day, roughly 40% of them trucks, projected to reach 600 by 2046. The structure is 34 ft (10.4 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 km).

CarriesTR-174A Tabler RD
CrossesI & M Canal
Location.02 MI No Cemetery R
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates41.39685, -88.32821
Functional classRural Minor Collector

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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure3 SeriousLoss of section, deterioration, spalling or scour have seriously affected primary structural components.
Substructure2 CriticalAdvanced deterioration of primary structural elements. Bridge may be closed until corrective action is taken.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating47.5 US tons
Inventory rating28.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length34 ft (10.4 m)
Longest span32 ft (9.8 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.6 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic450 (2024)
Projected traffic600 by 2046
Trucks40%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.8 mi (11 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-174A Tabler RD over I & M Canal built?

It was built in 1961, making it 64 years old in 2025.

What condition is TR-174A Tabler RD over I & M Canal 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 2023.

How much traffic does TR-174A Tabler RD over I & M Canal carry?

About 450 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 40% are trucks.

How long is TR-174A Tabler RD over I & M Canal?

The structure is 34 ft (10.4 m) long with a longest span of 32 ft (9.8 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns TR-174A Tabler RD over I & M Canal?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.