US Bridges

Johnson ST over Nettle CR

Poor

Grundy County, Illinois · Johnson ST Ov Net CR · Structure no. 032700800000000

Built
1971
54 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected June 2023
Type
Channel Beam
Concrete
Length
65 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
600
2024 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Johnson ST over Nettle CR is a concrete channel beam carrying Johnson ST over Nettle CR in Grundy County, Illinois. It was built in 1971, so it is 54 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 600 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 960 by 2046. The structure is 65 ft (19.8 m) long and 46 ft wide.

CarriesJohnson ST
CrossesNettle CR
LocationJohnson ST Ov Net CR
Coordinates41.36674, -88.42766
Functional classRural Minor Collector

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.
Substructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionJune 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating56.4 US tons
Inventory rating34 US tons

Structure

Structure typeChannel Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length65 ft (19.8 m)
Longest span33 ft (10.1 m)
Deck width46 ft (14.1 m)
Roadway width36 ft (11 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic600 (2024)
Projected traffic960 by 2046
Trucks10%
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 Johnson ST over Nettle CR built?

It was built in 1971, making it 54 years old in 2025.

What condition is Johnson ST over Nettle CR 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 Johnson ST over Nettle CR carry?

About 600 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Johnson ST over Nettle CR?

The structure is 65 ft (19.8 m) long with a longest span of 33 ft (10.1 m) and a deck 46 ft wide.

Who owns Johnson ST over Nettle CR?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.