TR 86 SARATOGA RD
Carrying TR 86 SARATOGA RD over W FORK NETTLE CREEK
0.67 MI N HOGE RD, Grundy, Illinois
Data updated May 2026
FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.
Bridge Snapshot: TR 86 SARATOGA RD
The TR 86 SARATOGA RD bridge in Grundy, Illinois carries TR 86 SARATOGA RD over W FORK NETTLE CREEK. It was built in 1983, making it 43 years old today. The structure is built primarily of concrete and spans 4 sections, stretching 42.1 meters (138 feet) end to end. Daily traffic averages 275 vehicles, placing it in the lower-traffic tier of Illinois bridges. It is owned and maintained by Town/Township Highway Agency.
The latest FHWA inspection records show a deck rating of 7/9, superstructure at 3/9, substructure at 7/9. The weakest component sits in poor condition. A component scored 4 or below, placing this bridge in the federal Poor condition category rather than declaring it unsafe or closed. Its NBI inventory load rating is 28.5 metric tons.
Sourced from the FHWA National Bridge Inventory. See our methodology for refresh cadence and NBI release vintage.
How TR 86 SARATOGA RD compares
Live comparison across Illinois.
Historical Sufficiency Rating
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Condition Ratings
Full 0–9 scale + sufficiency-rating breakdown: how condition ratings work.
Structural Details
- Year Built
- 1983
- Material
- Concrete
- Number of Spans
- 4
- Structure Length
- 42.1 m (138 ft)
- Deck Width
- 8.0 m (26 ft)
- Owner
- Town/Township Highway Agency
- Avg Daily Traffic
- 275 vehicles/day
- Structure Number
- 032364600000000
Location
Data Source
FHWA National Bridge Inventory (NBI).
FHWA NBI Program ↗Condition Analysis
- • The deck (driving surface) rates good at 7/9, with no significant deterioration on file.
- • The superstructure (beams and supports above the deck) rates poor at 3/9, advanced deterioration that should be prioritized for repair.
- • The substructure (piers and abutments) is in good condition (7/9), showing no significant deterioration.
How to read this record
TR 86 SARATOGA RD is in the federal Poor condition category. That is a component-based result, not a closure order.
- NBI condition ratings reflect the latest record in this annual dataset, not a live status. Current routine inspection intervals are risk-based.
- Understand what Poor condition does and does not mean before drawing conclusions. Poor condition explained
- Compare TR 86 SARATOGA RD against other structures in Grundy and across Illinois. Illinois bridges
- Noticed visible damage or a safety concern? Report it to the agency that owns the bridge, or call 911 in an emergency. How to report a bridge
Condition codes come straight from the FHWA National Bridge Inventory and are not a real-time safety judgment. Only the owning agency, a state DOT, county, or other owner, can post, restrict, or close a bridge.
Frequently Asked Questions
What do the condition ratings mean for TR 86 SARATOGA RD?
TR 86 SARATOGA RD in Grundy, Illinois has a deck rating of 7/9, superstructure rating of 3/9, and substructure rating of 7/9 on the FHWA's 0–9 scale.
How often is TR 86 SARATOGA RD inspected?
TR 86 SARATOGA RD's responsible agency sets its routine interval under FHWA's risk-based inspection rules; this page does not expose the scheduled interval. It carries about 275 vehicles per day.
What does “structurally deficient” mean in older bridge reports?
FHWA retired that reported status beginning with the 2018 archive. TR 86 SARATOGA RD is currently shown as Poor condition from its component ratings; that category is not a live closure or safety decision.
What is the inventory load rating for TR 86 SARATOGA RD?
TR 86 SARATOGA RD has an NBI inventory load rating of 28.5 metric tons.
Who is responsible for maintaining TR 86 SARATOGA RD?
TR 86 SARATOGA RD is owned and maintained by Town/Township Highway Agency.
How old is TR 86 SARATOGA RD and does age affect safety?
TR 86 SARATOGA RD was built in 1983, making it 43 years old.
Disclaimer: Bridge condition data is from the FHWA NBI and reflects the last reported inspection. A Poor condition rating is not a live declaration that a bridge is closed or unsafe for travel. For current closure, posting, or safety information, contact the responsible transportation agency.
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