US Bridges

TR 120 Old Mazon R over Johnny Run Creek

Poor

Grundy County, Illinois · .5 MI S Reed RD · Structure no. 032498600000000

Built
1982
43 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected October 2024
Type
Channel Beam
Concrete
Length
98 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
50
2024 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

TR 120 Old Mazon R over Johnny Run Creek is a concrete channel beam carrying TR 120 Old Mazon R over Johnny Run Creek in Grundy County, Illinois. It was built in 1982, so it is 43 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 50 vehicles a day, projected to reach 60 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).

CarriesTR 120 Old Mazon R
CrossesJohnny Run Creek
Location.5 MI S Reed RD
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates41.24969, -88.39999
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Substructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, 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 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 geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating53.9 US tons
Inventory rating32.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeChannel Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length98 ft (29.9 m)
Longest span32 ft (9.8 m)
Deck width26 ft (8 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.8 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 120 Old Mazon R over Johnny Run Creek built?

It was built in 1982, making it 43 years old in 2025.

What condition is TR 120 Old Mazon R over Johnny Run 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 120 Old Mazon R over Johnny Run Creek carry?

About 50 vehicles per day (2024 count).

How long is TR 120 Old Mazon R over Johnny Run Creek?

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 TR 120 Old Mazon R over Johnny Run Creek?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.