US Bridges

TR 125 Bell RD over Br of Aux Sable CR

Good

Kendall County, Illinois · Bell RD 1 MI W Ridge · Structure no. 047313000000000

Built
1988
37 years old
Condition
Good
inspected December 2021
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
23 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
475
2024 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

TR 125 Bell RD over Br of Aux Sable CR is a concrete continuous culvert carrying TR 125 Bell RD over Br of Aux Sable CR in Kendall County, Illinois. It was built in 1988, so it is 37 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 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 475 vehicles a day, roughly 11% of them trucks, projected to reach 565 by 2046. The structure is 23 ft (7.1 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

CarriesTR 125 Bell RD
CrossesBr of Aux Sable CR
LocationBell RD 1 MI W Ridge
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates41.49814, -88.29328
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
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionDecember 2021
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating48.9 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length23 ft (7.1 m)
Longest span10 ft (3.2 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.5 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic475 (2024)
Projected traffic565 by 2046
Trucks11%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerTown or Township Highway Agency
Maintained byTown or Township 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 TR 125 Bell RD over Br of Aux Sable CR built?

It was built in 1988, making it 37 years old in 2025.

What condition is TR 125 Bell RD over Br of Aux Sable 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 December 2021.

How much traffic does TR 125 Bell RD over Br of Aux Sable CR carry?

About 475 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 11% are trucks.

How long is TR 125 Bell RD over Br of Aux Sable CR?

The structure is 23 ft (7.1 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3.2 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns TR 125 Bell RD over Br of Aux Sable CR?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.