US Bridges

Granville Av over Silver Creek

Good

Cook County, Illinois · 0.15 M S of Grand Av · Structure no. 016327900000000

Built
2004
21 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
37 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
375
2022 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

Granville Av over Silver Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Granville Av over Silver Creek in Cook County, Illinois. It was built in 2004, so it is 21 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 375 vehicles a day, roughly 21% of them trucks, projected to reach 303 by 2046. The structure is 37 ft (11.4 m) long and 35 ft wide.

CarriesGranville Av
CrossesSilver Creek
Location0.15 M S of Grand Av
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates41.92825, -87.88826
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 protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating83.9 US tons
Inventory rating50 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length37 ft (11.4 m)
Longest span36 ft (11 m)
Deck width35 ft (10.8 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic375 (2022)
Projected traffic303 by 2046
Trucks21%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed—
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 Granville Av over Silver Creek built?

It was built in 2004, making it 21 years old in 2025.

What condition is Granville Av over Silver 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 2024.

How much traffic does Granville Av over Silver Creek carry?

About 375 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 21% are trucks.

How long is Granville Av over Silver Creek?

The structure is 37 ft (11.4 m) long with a longest span of 36 ft (11 m) and a deck 35 ft wide.

Who owns Granville Av over Silver Creek?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.