US Bridges

Howland Rd/Ms 2020 over Trib E Fk Mazon Riv

Fair

Grundy County, Illinois · .75 MI E Gorman Road · Structure no. 032570600000000

Built
1983
42 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
53 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
50
2024 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Howland Rd/Ms 2020 over Trib E Fk Mazon Riv is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Howland Rd/Ms 2020 over Trib E Fk Mazon Riv in Grundy County, Illinois. It was built in 1983, so it is 42 years old, younger than the Illinois average of 45.3 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 5 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 50 vehicles a day, roughly 20% of them trucks, projected to reach 60 by 2046. The structure is 53 ft (16.2 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesHowland Rd/Ms 2020
CrossesTrib E Fk Mazon Riv
Location.75 MI E Gorman Road
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates41.19274, -88.32585
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being 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 rating48.9 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length53 ft (16.2 m)
Longest span52 ft (15.8 m)
Deck width27 ft (8.2 m)
Roadway width26 ft (8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic50 (2024)
Projected traffic60 by 2046
Trucks20%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Maintained byCity or Municipal 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 Howland Rd/Ms 2020 over Trib E Fk Mazon Riv built?

It was built in 1983, making it 42 years old in 2025.

What condition is Howland Rd/Ms 2020 over Trib E Fk Mazon Riv in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in October 2024.

How much traffic does Howland Rd/Ms 2020 over Trib E Fk Mazon Riv carry?

About 50 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 20% are trucks.

How long is Howland Rd/Ms 2020 over Trib E Fk Mazon Riv?

The structure is 53 ft (16.2 m) long with a longest span of 52 ft (15.8 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.

Who owns Howland Rd/Ms 2020 over Trib E Fk Mazon Riv?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.