US Bridges

TR 91A Mcardle RD over Trib to Claypool D D

Fair

Grundy County, Illinois · .35 MI E Gugtown RD · Structure no. 032466600000000

Built
1988
37 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
59 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
325
2024 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

TR 91A Mcardle RD over Trib to Claypool D D is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying TR 91A Mcardle RD over Trib to Claypool D D in Grundy County, Illinois. It was built in 1988, so it is 37 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 325 vehicles a day, roughly 22% of them trucks, projected to reach 450 by 2046. The structure is 59 ft (18 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesTR 91A Mcardle RD
CrossesTrib to Claypool D D
Location.35 MI E Gugtown RD
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates41.29433, -88.3167
Functional classUrban 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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
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 rating48.9 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length59 ft (18 m)
Longest span58 ft (17.7 m)
Deck width27 ft (8.2 m)
Roadway width26 ft (8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic325 (2024)
Projected traffic450 by 2046
Trucks22%
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

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 TR 91A Mcardle RD over Trib to Claypool D D built?

It was built in 1988, making it 37 years old in 2025.

What condition is TR 91A Mcardle RD over Trib to Claypool D D 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 TR 91A Mcardle RD over Trib to Claypool D D carry?

About 325 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 22% are trucks.

How long is TR 91A Mcardle RD over Trib to Claypool D D?

The structure is 59 ft (18 m) long with a longest span of 58 ft (17.7 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.

Who owns TR 91A Mcardle RD over Trib to Claypool D D?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.