US Bridges

Gould ST over Nettle CR

Fair

Grundy County, Illinois · Gould ST Ov Nettle C · Structure no. 032700000000000

Built
1950
75 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
24 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
325
2024 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Gould ST over Nettle CR is a concrete slab carrying Gould ST over Nettle CR in Grundy County, Illinois. It was built in 1950, so it is 75 years old, older 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 325 vehicles a day, roughly 16% of them trucks, projected to reach 450 by 2046. The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long and 43 ft wide.

Location

Open in Google Maps
CarriesGould ST
CrossesNettle CR
LocationGould ST Ov Nettle C
CountyGrundy County
StateIllinois
Coordinates41.36166, -88.42918
Functional classUrban Collector

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.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJune 2023
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 adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Operating rating47.5 US tons
Inventory rating28.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length24 ft (7.3 m)
Longest span18 ft (5.5 m)
Deck width43 ft (13 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic325 (2024)
Projected traffic450 by 2046
Trucks16%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed—
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 Gould ST over Nettle CR built?

It was built in 1950, making it 75 years old in 2025.

What condition is Gould ST over Nettle CR 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 June 2023.

How much traffic does Gould ST over Nettle CR carry?

About 325 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 16% are trucks.

How long is Gould ST over Nettle CR?

The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long with a longest span of 18 ft (5.5 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.

Who owns Gould ST over Nettle CR?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.