US Bridges

Old Stage RD Ch 28 over I&m Canal

Fair

Grundy County, Illinois · .13 MI W Net Sch RD · Structure no. 032409600000000

Built
1995
30 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2024
Type
Arch - Thru
Wood or Timber
Length
130 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,000
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Old Stage RD Ch 28 over I&m Canal is a wood or timber arch - thru carrying Old Stage RD Ch 28 over I&m Canal in Grundy County, Illinois. It was built in 1995, so it is 30 years old, younger than the Illinois average of 45.3 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 5 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 1,000 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,080 by 2046. The structure is 130 ft (39.7 m) long and 35 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesOld Stage RD Ch 28
CrossesI&m Canal
Location.13 MI W Net Sch RD
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyGrundy County
StateIllinois
Coordinates41.33882, -88.51902
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating37.5 US tons
Inventory rating27.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeArch - Thru
MaterialWood or Timber
DeckWood or timber
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length130 ft (39.7 m)
Longest span127 ft (38.6 m)
Deck width35 ft (10.7 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,000 (2024)
Projected traffic1,080 by 2046
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty 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 Old Stage RD Ch 28 over I&m Canal built?

It was built in 1995, making it 30 years old in 2025.

What condition is Old Stage RD Ch 28 over I&m Canal in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in October 2024.

How much traffic does Old Stage RD Ch 28 over I&m Canal carry?

About 1,000 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Old Stage RD Ch 28 over I&m Canal?

The structure is 130 ft (39.7 m) long with a longest span of 127 ft (38.6 m) and a deck 35 ft wide.

Who owns Old Stage RD Ch 28 over I&m Canal?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.