US Bridges

TR 159A Stonewall over E. Fork Mazon River

Fair

Grundy County, Illinois · .38 MI E Storm RD · Structure no. 032587100000000

Built
1985
40 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2024
Type
Channel Beam
Concrete
Length
104 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
50
2024 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

TR 159A Stonewall over E. Fork Mazon River is a concrete channel beam carrying TR 159A Stonewall over E. Fork Mazon River in Grundy County, Illinois. It was built in 1985, so it is 40 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 104 ft (31.7 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

CarriesTR 159A Stonewall
CrossesE. Fork Mazon River
Location.38 MI E Storm RD
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates41.14246, -88.29322
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
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 rating62.2 US tons
Inventory rating37.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeChannel Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length104 ft (31.7 m)
Longest span34 ft (10.4 m)
Deck width26 ft (8 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.8 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 closed6.2 mi (10 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 159A Stonewall over E. Fork Mazon River built?

It was built in 1985, making it 40 years old in 2025.

What condition is TR 159A Stonewall over E. Fork Mazon River 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 TR 159A Stonewall over E. Fork Mazon River carry?

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

How long is TR 159A Stonewall over E. Fork Mazon River?

The structure is 104 ft (31.7 m) long with a longest span of 34 ft (10.4 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns TR 159A Stonewall over E. Fork Mazon River?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.