US Bridges

FAS 1273/DUPONT RD over Armstrong Run

Poor

Grundy County, Illinois · 0.27 MI E CO Line · Structure no. 032311500000000

Built
2006
19 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected September 2024
Type
Channel Beam
Concrete
Length
95 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
250
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

FAS 1273/DUPONT RD over Armstrong Run is a concrete channel beam carrying FAS 1273/DUPONT RD over Armstrong Run in Grundy County, Illinois. It was built in 2006, so it is 19 years old, younger than the Illinois average of 45.3 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 3 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

It carries about 250 vehicles a day, roughly 52% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,380 by 2046. The structure is 95 ft (29 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesFAS 1273/DUPONT RD
CrossesArmstrong Run
Location0.27 MI E CO Line
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates41.30204, -88.58524
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Poor

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure3 SeriousLoss of section, deterioration, spalling or scour have seriously affected primary structural components.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating62.5 US tons
Inventory rating37.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeChannel Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length95 ft (29 m)
Longest span31 ft (9.4 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.1 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic250 (2024)
Projected traffic1,380 by 2046
Trucks52%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty 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 FAS 1273/DUPONT RD over Armstrong Run built?

It was built in 2006, making it 19 years old in 2025.

What condition is FAS 1273/DUPONT RD over Armstrong Run in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in September 2024.

How much traffic does FAS 1273/DUPONT RD over Armstrong Run carry?

About 250 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 52% are trucks.

How long is FAS 1273/DUPONT RD over Armstrong Run?

The structure is 95 ft (29 m) long with a longest span of 31 ft (9.4 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns FAS 1273/DUPONT RD over Armstrong Run?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.