US Bridges

TR 1E (liv.Co.Tr) over Murray Slough

Good

Grundy County, Illinois · 4.7 MI W of I-55 · Structure no. 032548100000000

Built
2001
24 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2022
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
69 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
25
2023 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

TR 1E (liv.Co.Tr) over Murray Slough is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying TR 1E (liv.Co.Tr) over Murray Slough in Grundy County, Illinois. It was built in 2001, so it is 24 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 8 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 69 ft (21.1 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesTR 1E (liv.Co.Tr)
CrossesMurray Slough
Location4.7 MI W of I-55
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyGrundy County
StateIllinois
Coordinates41.10835, -88.533
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.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionOctober 2022
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating70.8 US tons
Inventory rating42.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length69 ft (21.1 m)
Longest span68 ft (20.7 m)
Deck width27 ft (8.2 m)
Roadway width27 ft (8.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic25 (2023)
Projected traffic30 by 2046
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 1E (liv.Co.Tr) over Murray Slough built?

It was built in 2001, making it 24 years old in 2025.

What condition is TR 1E (liv.Co.Tr) 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 1E (liv.Co.Tr) over Murray Slough carry?

About 25 vehicles per day (2023 count).

How long is TR 1E (liv.Co.Tr) over Murray Slough?

The structure is 69 ft (21.1 m) long with a longest span of 68 ft (20.7 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.

Who owns TR 1E (liv.Co.Tr) over Murray Slough?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.