Higgins RD TR-130 over Johnny Run
PoorGrundy County, Illinois · .41 MI N Spring RD · Structure no. 032496100000000
- Built
- 1977
- 48 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected October 2024
- Type
- Channel Beam
- Concrete
- Length
- 104 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 100
- 2024 count
- Owner
- Town / Township
- Town or Township Highway Agency
About this bridge
Higgins RD TR-130 over Johnny Run is a concrete channel beam carrying Higgins RD TR-130 over Johnny Run in Grundy County, Illinois. It was built in 1977, so it is 48 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 3 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 100 vehicles a day, roughly 21% of them trucks, projected to reach 150 by 2046. The structure is 104 ft (31.7 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).
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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 | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 3 Serious | Loss of section, deterioration, spalling or scour have seriously affected primary structural components. |
| Substructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| 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 Higgins RD TR-130 over Johnny Run built?
It was built in 1977, making it 48 years old in 2025.
What condition is Higgins RD TR-130 over Johnny Run 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 Higgins RD TR-130 over Johnny Run carry?
About 100 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 21% are trucks.
How long is Higgins RD TR-130 over Johnny Run?
The structure is 104 ft (31.7 m) long with a longest span of 34 ft (10.4 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.
Who owns Higgins RD TR-130 over Johnny Run?
It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.