US Bridges

Jefferson ST over Nettle CR

Good

Grundy County, Illinois · 300 Ft W Nettle ST · Structure no. 032700900000000

Built
1964
61 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
37 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
3,500
2024 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Jefferson ST over Nettle CR is a concrete culvert carrying Jefferson ST over Nettle CR in Grundy County, Illinois. It was built in 1964, so it is 61 years old, older than the Illinois average of 45.3 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 3,500 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,620 by 2046. The structure is 37 ft (11.3 m) long and 62 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesJefferson ST
CrossesNettle CR
Location300 Ft W Nettle ST
Coordinates41.35905, -88.42963
Functional classUrban Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJune 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating47.5 US tons
Inventory rating28.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length37 ft (11.3 m)
Longest span30 ft (9.1 m)
Deck width62 ft (18.9 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,500 (2024)
Projected traffic4,620 by 2046
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
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 Jefferson ST over Nettle CR built?

It was built in 1964, making it 61 years old in 2025.

What condition is Jefferson ST over Nettle CR in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in June 2023.

How much traffic does Jefferson ST over Nettle CR carry?

About 3,500 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Jefferson ST over Nettle CR?

The structure is 37 ft (11.3 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.1 m) and a deck 62 ft wide.

Who owns Jefferson ST over Nettle CR?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.