TR-61 Southmor RD over Waupecan Creek
PoorGrundy County, Illinois · 0.10 MI W Scout RD · Structure no. 032435100000000
- Built
- 1980
- 45 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected September 2024
- Type
- Channel Beam
- Concrete
- Length
- 99 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 350
- 2024 count
- Owner
- Town / Township
- Town or Township Highway Agency
About this bridge
TR-61 Southmor RD over Waupecan Creek is a concrete channel beam carrying TR-61 Southmor RD over Waupecan Creek in Grundy County, Illinois. It was built in 1980, so it is 45 years old, younger 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 13% of them trucks, projected to reach 150 by 2046. The structure is 99 ft (30.2 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 11.8 mi (19 km).
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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.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 3 Serious | Loss of section, deterioration, spalling or scour have seriously affected primary structural components. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was TR-61 Southmor RD over Waupecan Creek built?
It was built in 1980, making it 45 years old in 2025.
What condition is TR-61 Southmor RD over Waupecan Creek 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 September 2024.
How much traffic does TR-61 Southmor RD over Waupecan Creek carry?
About 350 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 13% are trucks.
How long is TR-61 Southmor RD over Waupecan Creek?
The structure is 99 ft (30.2 m) long with a longest span of 32 ft (9.8 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.
Who owns TR-61 Southmor RD over Waupecan Creek?
It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.