US Bridges

TR-113 Braceville over W. Fork Mazon River

Poor

Grundy County, Illinois · .19 MI W Tynan RD · Structure no. 032501500000000

Built
1910
115 years old, rebuilt 1974
Condition
Poor
inspected October 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
76 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
125
2024 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

TR-113 Braceville over W. Fork Mazon River is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying TR-113 Braceville over W. Fork Mazon River in Grundy County, Illinois. It was built in 1910 and reconstructed in 1974, 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 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 28% of them trucks, projected to reach 180 by 2046. The structure is 76 ft (23.2 m) long and 21 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

CarriesTR-113 Braceville
CrossesW. Fork Mazon River
Location.19 MI W Tynan RD
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates41.22777, -88.37404
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
Deck4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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 statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being 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 rating37.1 US tons
Inventory rating22.2 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length76 ft (23.2 m)
Longest span34 ft (10.4 m)
Deck width21 ft (6.5 m)
Roadway width20 ft (6.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic125 (2024)
Projected traffic180 by 2046
Trucks28%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 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-113 Braceville over W. Fork Mazon River built?

It was built in 1910, making it 115 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1974.

What condition is TR-113 Braceville over W. Fork Mazon River 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-113 Braceville over W. Fork Mazon River carry?

About 125 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 28% are trucks.

How long is TR-113 Braceville over W. Fork Mazon River?

The structure is 76 ft (23.2 m) long with a longest span of 34 ft (10.4 m) and a deck 21 ft wide.

Who owns TR-113 Braceville over W. Fork Mazon River?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.