US Bridges

Verona RD TR 74 over Bills Run

Good

Grundy County, Illinois · 0.31MI N. Greer RD · Structure no. 032422000000000

Built
1990
35 years old
Condition
Good
inspected July 2022
Type
Channel Beam
Concrete
Length
62 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
250
2024 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

Verona RD TR 74 over Bills Run is a concrete channel beam carrying Verona RD TR 74 over Bills Run in Grundy County, Illinois. It was built in 1990, so it is 35 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 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 250 vehicles a day, roughly 21% of them trucks, projected to reach 390 by 2046. The structure is 62 ft (18.8 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

Open in Google Maps
CarriesVerona RD TR 74
CrossesBills Run
Location0.31MI N. Greer RD
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyGrundy County
StateIllinois
Coordinates41.28768, -88.49548
Functional classRural Minor Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJuly 2022
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
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 rating48.6 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeChannel Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length62 ft (18.8 m)
Longest span20 ft (6.1 m)
Deck width26 ft (8 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic250 (2024)
Projected traffic390 by 2046
Trucks21%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 Verona RD TR 74 over Bills Run built?

It was built in 1990, making it 35 years old in 2025.

What condition is Verona RD TR 74 over Bills Run 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 July 2022.

How much traffic does Verona RD TR 74 over Bills Run carry?

About 250 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 21% are trucks.

How long is Verona RD TR 74 over Bills Run?

The structure is 62 ft (18.8 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6.1 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns Verona RD TR 74 over Bills Run?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.