US Bridges

TR159A Stonewall R over Trib E Fk Mazon Riv

Poor

Grundy County, Illinois · 0.30 MI W of CH-16 · Structure no. 032591500000000

Built
1974
51 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected October 2024
Type
Channel Beam
Concrete
Length
86 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
50
2024 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

TR159A Stonewall R over Trib E Fk Mazon Riv is a concrete channel beam carrying TR159A Stonewall R over Trib E Fk Mazon Riv in Grundy County, Illinois. It was built in 1974, so it is 51 years old, older 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 50 vehicles a day, roughly 20% of them trucks, projected to reach 60 by 2046. The structure is 86 ft (26.2 m) long and 23 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

CarriesTR159A Stonewall R
CrossesTrib E Fk Mazon Riv
Location0.30 MI W of CH-16
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates41.14271, -88.27828
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Poor

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.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure3 SeriousLoss of section, deterioration, spalling or scour have seriously affected primary structural components.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating63.6 US tons
Inventory rating28.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeChannel Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans3
Design loadHS 15
Structure length86 ft (26.2 m)
Longest span28 ft (8.5 m)
Deck width23 ft (6.9 m)
Roadway width20 ft (6.2 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 closed5 mi (8 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 TR159A Stonewall R over Trib E Fk Mazon Riv built?

It was built in 1974, making it 51 years old in 2025.

What condition is TR159A Stonewall R over Trib E Fk Mazon Riv 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 TR159A Stonewall R over Trib E Fk Mazon Riv carry?

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

How long is TR159A Stonewall R over Trib E Fk Mazon Riv?

The structure is 86 ft (26.2 m) long with a longest span of 28 ft (8.5 m) and a deck 23 ft wide.

Who owns TR159A Stonewall R over Trib E Fk Mazon Riv?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.