US Bridges

TR 110 Dwight RD over Waupecon Creek

Poor

Grundy County, Illinois · .16 MI S Lowery RD · Structure no. 032495100000000

Built
1985
40 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected October 2024
Type
Channel Beam
Concrete
Length
116 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
125
2024 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

TR 110 Dwight RD over Waupecon Creek is a concrete channel beam carrying TR 110 Dwight RD over Waupecon Creek in Grundy County, Illinois. It was built in 1985, so it is 40 years old, younger 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 4 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.

It carries about 125 vehicles a day, roughly 32% of them trucks, projected to reach 150 by 2046. The structure is 116 ft (35.4 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesTR 110 Dwight RD
CrossesWaupecon Creek
Location.16 MI S Lowery RD
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates41.28239, -88.42989
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Poor

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.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be 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 rating57.9 US tons
Inventory rating34.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeChannel Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length116 ft (35.4 m)
Longest span38 ft (11.6 m)
Deck width26 ft (8 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic125 (2024)
Projected traffic150 by 2046
Trucks32%
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 110 Dwight RD over Waupecon Creek built?

It was built in 1985, making it 40 years old in 2025.

What condition is TR 110 Dwight RD over Waupecon Creek 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 October 2024.

How much traffic does TR 110 Dwight RD over Waupecon Creek carry?

About 125 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 32% are trucks.

How long is TR 110 Dwight RD over Waupecon Creek?

The structure is 116 ft (35.4 m) long with a longest span of 38 ft (11.6 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns TR 110 Dwight RD over Waupecon Creek?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.