US Bridges

Grant RD over C.&n.W. RR

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Cook County, Illinois · 0.4M N. Voltz RD · Structure no. 016326400000000

Built
1994
31 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2022
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
186 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
400
2022 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Grant RD over C.&n.W. RR is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Grant RD over C.&n.W. RR in Cook County, Illinois. It was built in 1994, so it is 31 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 400 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 404 by 2046. The structure is 186 ft (56.6 m) long and 40 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesGrant RD
CrossesC.&n.W. RR
Location0.4M N. Voltz RD
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyCook County
StateIllinois
Coordinates42.12959, -87.80462
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.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJune 2022
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating48.6 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3 (+2 approach)
Design loadHS 20
Structure length186 ft (56.6 m)
Longest span80 ft (24.5 m)
Deck width40 ft (12.3 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic400 (2022)
Projected traffic404 by 2046
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRailroad
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Grant RD over C.&n.W. RR built?

It was built in 1994, making it 31 years old in 2025.

What condition is Grant RD over C.&n.W. RR 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 2022.

How much traffic does Grant RD over C.&n.W. RR carry?

About 400 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is Grant RD over C.&n.W. RR?

The structure is 186 ft (56.6 m) long with a longest span of 80 ft (24.5 m) and a deck 40 ft wide.

Who owns Grant RD over C.&n.W. RR?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.