US Bridges

TR 130 Higgins RD over Trib to Mazon River

Poor

Grundy County, Illinois · 0.11 MI S Ill 113 · Structure no. 032506000000000

Built
1987
38 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected October 2024
Type
Channel Beam
Concrete
Length
68 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
100
2024 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

TR 130 Higgins RD over Trib to Mazon River is a concrete channel beam carrying TR 130 Higgins RD over Trib to Mazon River in Grundy County, Illinois. It was built in 1987, so it is 38 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 100 vehicles a day, roughly 21% of them trucks, projected to reach 150 by 2046. The structure is 68 ft (20.7 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesTR 130 Higgins RD
CrossesTrib to Mazon River
Location0.11 MI S Ill 113
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyGrundy County
StateIllinois
Coordinates41.28412, -88.38174
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.
Superstructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
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 rating61.4 US tons
Inventory rating36.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeChannel Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length68 ft (20.7 m)
Longest span22 ft (6.7 m)
Deck width26 ft (8 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic100 (2024)
Projected traffic150 by 2046
Trucks21%
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 130 Higgins RD over Trib to Mazon River built?

It was built in 1987, making it 38 years old in 2025.

What condition is TR 130 Higgins RD over Trib to 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 130 Higgins RD over Trib to Mazon River carry?

About 100 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 21% are trucks.

How long is TR 130 Higgins RD over Trib to Mazon River?

The structure is 68 ft (20.7 m) long with a longest span of 22 ft (6.7 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns TR 130 Higgins RD over Trib to Mazon River?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.