US Bridges

TR-58 Buffalo RD over Waupecon CR

FairPosted for load

Grundy County, Illinois · .5 M S Grand Ridge R · Structure no. 032486000000000

Built
1910
115 years old, rebuilt 1976
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
55 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
50
2024 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

TR-58 Buffalo RD over Waupecon CR is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying TR-58 Buffalo RD over Waupecon CR in Grundy County, Illinois. It was built in 1910 and reconstructed in 1976, so it is 115 years old, older 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 50 vehicles a day, projected to reach 60 by 2046. The structure is 55 ft (16.8 m) long and 22 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesTR-58 Buffalo RD
CrossesWaupecon CR
Location.5 M S Grand Ridge R
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyGrundy County
StateIllinois
Coordinates41.23139, -88.51237
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Operating rating16.1 US tons
Inventory rating9.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length55 ft (16.8 m)
Longest span53 ft (16.2 m)
Deck width22 ft (6.7 m)
Roadway width21 ft (6.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic50 (2024)
Projected traffic60 by 2046
Trucks0%
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 TR-58 Buffalo RD over Waupecon CR built?

It was built in 1910, making it 115 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1976.

What condition is TR-58 Buffalo RD over Waupecon CR 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-58 Buffalo RD over Waupecon CR carry?

About 50 vehicles per day (2024 count).

How long is TR-58 Buffalo RD over Waupecon CR?

The structure is 55 ft (16.8 m) long with a longest span of 53 ft (16.2 m) and a deck 22 ft wide.

Who owns TR-58 Buffalo RD over Waupecon CR?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.