Northern Ave over Nettle Creek
PoorGrundy County, Illinois · Nort Ave Ov Nettle C · Structure no. 032700700000000
- Built
- 1969
- 56 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected June 2023
- Type
- Channel Beam
- Concrete
- Length
- 35 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 525
- 2024 count
- Owner
- City
- City or Municipal Highway Agency
About this bridge
Northern Ave over Nettle Creek is a concrete channel beam carrying Northern Ave over Nettle Creek in Grundy County, Illinois. It was built in 1969, so it is 56 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 525 vehicles a day, roughly 13% of them trucks, projected to reach 840 by 2046. The structure is 35 ft (10.7 m) long and 41 ft wide.
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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 | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| 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 Northern Ave over Nettle Creek built?
It was built in 1969, making it 56 years old in 2025.
What condition is Northern Ave over Nettle Creek 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 June 2023.
How much traffic does Northern Ave over Nettle Creek carry?
About 525 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 13% are trucks.
How long is Northern Ave over Nettle Creek?
The structure is 35 ft (10.7 m) long with a longest span of 33 ft (10.1 m) and a deck 41 ft wide.
Who owns Northern Ave over Nettle Creek?
It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.