US Bridges

Verona RD TR-74 over Waupecan CR

Good

Grundy County, Illinois · 0.35 MI N of Ch 9 · Structure no. 032485600000000

Built
1978
47 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2024
Type
Channel Beam
Concrete
Length
98 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
250
2024 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

Verona RD TR-74 over Waupecan CR is a concrete channel beam carrying Verona RD TR-74 over Waupecan CR in Grundy County, Illinois. It was built in 1978, so it is 47 years old, older 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 21% of them trucks, projected to reach 390 by 2046. The structure is 98 ft (29.9 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesVerona RD TR-74
CrossesWaupecan CR
Location0.35 MI N of Ch 9
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates41.24449, -88.49339
Functional classRural Minor Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
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 alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating59.3 US tons
Inventory rating35.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeChannel Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length98 ft (29.9 m)
Longest span32 ft (9.8 m)
Deck width26 ft (8 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic250 (2024)
Projected traffic390 by 2046
Trucks21%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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 Verona RD TR-74 over Waupecan CR built?

It was built in 1978, making it 47 years old in 2025.

What condition is Verona RD TR-74 over Waupecan CR 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 Verona RD TR-74 over Waupecan CR carry?

About 250 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 21% are trucks.

How long is Verona RD TR-74 over Waupecan CR?

The structure is 98 ft (29.9 m) long with a longest span of 32 ft (9.8 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns Verona RD TR-74 over Waupecan CR?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.