US Bridges

TR 40 Swell RD over Murray Sluice

Good

Grundy County, Illinois · .15 MI S Scully RD · Structure no. 032547100000000

Built
1987
38 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2022
Type
Channel Beam
Concrete
Length
80 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
25
2024 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

TR 40 Swell RD over Murray Sluice is a concrete channel beam carrying TR 40 Swell RD over Murray Sluice 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 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 25 vehicles a day, projected to reach 30 by 2046. The structure is 80 ft (24.4 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 40 Swell RD
CrossesMurray Sluice
Location.15 MI S Scully RD
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyGrundy County
StateIllinois
Coordinates41.12074, -88.52883
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionOctober 2022
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating67.1 US tons
Inventory rating40.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeChannel Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length80 ft (24.4 m)
Longest span26 ft (7.9 m)
Deck width26 ft (8 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic25 (2024)
Projected traffic30 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 40 Swell RD over Murray Sluice built?

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

What condition is TR 40 Swell RD over Murray Sluice 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 40 Swell RD over Murray Sluice carry?

About 25 vehicles per day (2024 count).

How long is TR 40 Swell RD over Murray Sluice?

The structure is 80 ft (24.4 m) long with a longest span of 26 ft (7.9 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns TR 40 Swell RD over Murray Sluice?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.