US Bridges

Price ST over I & M Canal

Good

Grundy County, Illinois · Wm. G. Stratton SP · Structure no. 032709900000000

Built
2020
5 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
99 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
350
2024 count
Owner
State
State Park, Forest, or Reservation Agency

About this bridge

Price ST over I & M Canal is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Price ST over I & M Canal in Grundy County, Illinois. It was built in 2020, so it is 5 years old, younger 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 350 vehicles a day, roughly 15% of them trucks, projected to reach 360 by 2046. The structure is 99 ft (30.1 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesPrice ST
CrossesI & M Canal
LocationWm. G. Stratton SP
CountyGrundy County
StateIllinois
Coordinates41.356, -88.41664
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
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Last inspectionApril 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating61.8 US tons
Inventory rating47.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans3
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length99 ft (30.1 m)
Longest span34 ft (10.4 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.1 m)
Roadway width22 ft (6.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic350 (2024)
Projected traffic360 by 2046
Trucks15%
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

OwnerState Park, Forest, or Reservation Agency
Maintained byState Park, Forest, or Reservation 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 Price ST over I & M Canal built?

It was built in 2020, making it 5 years old in 2025.

What condition is Price ST over I & M Canal 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 April 2023.

How much traffic does Price ST over I & M Canal carry?

About 350 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 15% are trucks.

How long is Price ST over I & M Canal?

The structure is 99 ft (30.1 m) long with a longest span of 34 ft (10.4 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns Price ST over I & M Canal?

It is owned by the State Park, Forest, or Reservation Agency.