US Bridges

Whitetie RD TR 77 over Mazon River

Good

Grundy County, Illinois · 0.01 MI S Oxbow RD · Structure no. 032435600000000

Built
1984
41 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
312 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
250
2024 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

Whitetie RD TR 77 over Mazon River is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Whitetie RD TR 77 over Mazon River in Grundy County, Illinois. It was built in 1984, so it is 41 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 18% of them trucks, projected to reach 300 by 2046. The structure is 312 ft (95.1 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 km).

CarriesWhitetie RD TR 77
CrossesMazon River
Location0.01 MI S Oxbow RD
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates41.31118, -88.36265
Functional classRural Local

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.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
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 rating48.9 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length312 ft (95.1 m)
Longest span119 ft (36.3 m)
Deck width27 ft (8.2 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic250 (2024)
Projected traffic300 by 2046
Trucks18%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.1 mi (13 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 Whitetie RD TR 77 over Mazon River built?

It was built in 1984, making it 41 years old in 2025.

What condition is Whitetie RD TR 77 over Mazon River 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 October 2024.

How much traffic does Whitetie RD TR 77 over Mazon River carry?

About 250 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 18% are trucks.

How long is Whitetie RD TR 77 over Mazon River?

The structure is 312 ft (95.1 m) long with a longest span of 119 ft (36.3 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.

Who owns Whitetie RD TR 77 over Mazon River?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.