US Bridges

Waverly Street over Nettle Creek

Good

Grundy County, Illinois · E of Union ST · Structure no. 032701100000000

Built
1975
50 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2021
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
70 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
2,650
2024 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Waverly Street over Nettle Creek is a concrete slab carrying Waverly Street over Nettle Creek in Grundy County, Illinois. It was built in 1975, so it is 50 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 2,650 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,940 by 2046. The structure is 70 ft (21.3 m) long and 51 ft wide.

CarriesWaverly Street
CrossesNettle Creek
LocationE of Union ST
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates41.37113, -88.43025
Functional classUrban Local

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJune 2021
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating62.5 US tons
Inventory rating37.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length70 ft (21.3 m)
Longest span33 ft (10.2 m)
Deck width51 ft (15.5 m)
Roadway width39 ft (11.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,650 (2024)
Projected traffic2,940 by 2046
Trucks3%
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 Waverly Street over Nettle Creek built?

It was built in 1975, making it 50 years old in 2025.

What condition is Waverly Street over Nettle Creek 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 2021.

How much traffic does Waverly Street over Nettle Creek carry?

About 2,650 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Waverly Street over Nettle Creek?

The structure is 70 ft (21.3 m) long with a longest span of 33 ft (10.2 m) and a deck 51 ft wide.

Who owns Waverly Street over Nettle Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.