FAS-292 Gardner Ro over W Fork Mazon River
PoorGrundy County, Illinois · 0.05M E Dwight Road · Structure no. 032555100000000
- Built
- 1982
- 43 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected October 2024
- Type
- Channel Beam
- Concrete
- Length
- 110 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 1,000
- 2024 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
FAS-292 Gardner Ro over W Fork Mazon River is a concrete channel beam carrying FAS-292 Gardner Ro over W Fork Mazon River in Grundy County, Illinois. It was built in 1982, so it is 43 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 1,000 vehicles a day, roughly 17% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,200 by 2046. The structure is 110 ft (33.5 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).
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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.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 3 Serious | Loss of section, deterioration, spalling or scour have seriously affected primary structural components. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was FAS-292 Gardner Ro over W Fork Mazon River built?
It was built in 1982, making it 43 years old in 2025.
What condition is FAS-292 Gardner Ro over W Fork 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 FAS-292 Gardner Ro over W Fork Mazon River carry?
About 1,000 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 17% are trucks.
How long is FAS-292 Gardner Ro over W Fork Mazon River?
The structure is 110 ft (33.5 m) long with a longest span of 35 ft (10.7 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.
Who owns FAS-292 Gardner Ro over W Fork Mazon River?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.