US Bridges

Mcardle RD-TR91A over Mazon River

Fair

Grundy County, Illinois · 3.3MI Cbn Hl TR91A · Structure no. 032436100000000

Built
1994
31 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2022
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
257 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
200
2024 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

Mcardle RD-TR91A over Mazon River is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Mcardle RD-TR91A over Mazon River in Grundy County, Illinois. It was built in 1994, so it is 31 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 6 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 200 vehicles a day, roughly 15% of them trucks, projected to reach 240 by 2046. The structure is 257 ft (78.2 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

CarriesMcardle RD-TR91A
CrossesMazon River
Location3.3MI Cbn Hl TR91A
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates41.29248, -88.36667
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionSeptember 2022
Inspection intervalevery 48 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 rating48.6 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length257 ft (78.2 m)
Longest span100 ft (30.5 m)
Deck width27 ft (8.1 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic200 (2024)
Projected traffic240 by 2046
Trucks15%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 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 Mcardle RD-TR91A over Mazon River built?

It was built in 1994, making it 31 years old in 2025.

What condition is Mcardle RD-TR91A over Mazon River 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 September 2022.

How much traffic does Mcardle RD-TR91A over Mazon River carry?

About 200 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 15% are trucks.

How long is Mcardle RD-TR91A over Mazon River?

The structure is 257 ft (78.2 m) long with a longest span of 100 ft (30.5 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.

Who owns Mcardle RD-TR91A over Mazon River?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.