US Bridges

Old Mazon RD TR 12 over W Fk Mazon River

Poor

Grundy County, Illinois · .4 MI S Sucker Road · Structure no. 032503100000000

Built
1983
42 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected October 2024
Type
Channel Beam
Concrete
Length
134 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
75
2024 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

Old Mazon RD TR 12 over W Fk Mazon River is a concrete channel beam carrying Old Mazon RD TR 12 over W Fk Mazon River in Grundy County, Illinois. It was built in 1983, so it is 42 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 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 75 vehicles a day, roughly 28% of them trucks, projected to reach 330 by 2046. The structure is 134 ft (40.8 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

CarriesOld Mazon RD TR 12
CrossesW Fk Mazon River
Location.4 MI S Sucker Road
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates41.21763, -88.39874
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.
Superstructure3 SeriousLoss of section, deterioration, spalling or scour have seriously affected primary structural components.
Substructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating54.2 US tons
Inventory rating32.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeChannel Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length134 ft (40.8 m)
Longest span34 ft (10.4 m)
Deck width26 ft (8 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic75 (2024)
Projected traffic330 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 Old Mazon RD TR 12 over W Fk Mazon River built?

It was built in 1983, making it 42 years old in 2025.

What condition is Old Mazon RD TR 12 over W Fk 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 Old Mazon RD TR 12 over W Fk Mazon River carry?

About 75 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 28% are trucks.

How long is Old Mazon RD TR 12 over W Fk Mazon River?

The structure is 134 ft (40.8 m) long with a longest span of 34 ft (10.4 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns Old Mazon RD TR 12 over W Fk Mazon River?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.