TR-91B Valerio RD over Claypool DR Ditch
PoorClosed to trafficGrundy County, Illinois · .05 MI W Will RD · Structure no. 032467000000000
- Built
- 1916
- 109 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected August 2021
- Type
- Slab
- Concrete
- Length
- 46 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 100
- 2020 count
- Owner
- City
- City or Municipal Highway Agency
About this bridge
TR-91B Valerio RD over Claypool DR Ditch is a concrete slab carrying TR-91B Valerio RD over Claypool DR Ditch in Grundy County, Illinois. It was built in 1916, so it is 109 years old, older 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 2 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. Its operating status is: closed to all traffic.
It carries about 100 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 120 by 2046. The structure is 46 ft (14 m) long and 22 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).
Location
Open in Google MapsCondition and inspection
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 | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 3 Serious | Loss of section, deterioration, spalling or scour have seriously affected primary structural components. |
| Substructure | 2 Critical | Advanced deterioration of primary structural elements. Bridge may be closed until corrective action is taken. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was TR-91B Valerio RD over Claypool DR Ditch built?
It was built in 1916, making it 109 years old in 2025.
What condition is TR-91B Valerio RD over Claypool DR Ditch 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 August 2021.
How much traffic does TR-91B Valerio RD over Claypool DR Ditch carry?
About 100 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.
How long is TR-91B Valerio RD over Claypool DR Ditch?
The structure is 46 ft (14 m) long with a longest span of 44 ft (13.4 m) and a deck 22 ft wide.
Who owns TR-91B Valerio RD over Claypool DR Ditch?
It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.