TR 147 Ransom RD over Murray Slough
GoodGrundy County, Illinois · .17M.WE.OF Verona RD · Structure no. 032543600000000
- Built
- 2005
- 20 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected October 2022
- Type
- Channel Beam
- Concrete
- Length
- 92 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 50
- 2024 count
- Owner
- Town / Township
- Town or Township Highway Agency
About this bridge
TR 147 Ransom RD over Murray Slough is a concrete channel beam carrying TR 147 Ransom RD over Murray Slough in Grundy County, Illinois. It was built in 2005, so it is 20 years old, younger than the Illinois average of 45.3 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
It carries about 50 vehicles a day, roughly 20% of them trucks, projected to reach 60 by 2046. The structure is 92 ft (28.1 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was TR 147 Ransom RD over Murray Slough built?
It was built in 2005, making it 20 years old in 2025.
What condition is TR 147 Ransom RD over Murray Slough in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in October 2022.
How much traffic does TR 147 Ransom RD over Murray Slough carry?
About 50 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 20% are trucks.
How long is TR 147 Ransom RD over Murray Slough?
The structure is 92 ft (28.1 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.1 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.
Who owns TR 147 Ransom RD over Murray Slough?
It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.