US Bridges

TR-107B Reed RD over Johnny Run

PoorPosted for load

Grundy County, Illinois · .02 MI E Old Mazon R · Structure no. 032498000000000

Built
1940
85 years old, rebuilt 1973
Condition
Poor
inspected October 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
54 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
225
2024 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

TR-107B Reed RD over Johnny Run is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying TR-107B Reed RD over Johnny Run in Grundy County, Illinois. It was built in 1940 and reconstructed in 1973, so it is 85 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 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 225 vehicles a day, roughly 20% of them trucks, projected to reach 330 by 2046. The structure is 54 ft (16.5 m) long and 22 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

CarriesTR-107B Reed RD
CrossesJohnny Run
Location.02 MI E Old Mazon R
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates41.25615, -88.40234
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, 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 evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating48.2 US tons
Inventory rating23.3 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length54 ft (16.5 m)
Longest span23 ft (7 m)
Deck width22 ft (6.6 m)
Roadway width20 ft (6.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic225 (2024)
Projected traffic330 by 2046
Trucks20%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 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-107B Reed RD over Johnny Run built?

It was built in 1940, making it 85 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1973.

What condition is TR-107B Reed RD 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 TR-107B Reed RD over Johnny Run carry?

About 225 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 20% are trucks.

How long is TR-107B Reed RD over Johnny Run?

The structure is 54 ft (16.5 m) long with a longest span of 23 ft (7 m) and a deck 22 ft wide.

Who owns TR-107B Reed RD over Johnny Run?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.