FAS-1273 (dupont R over Waupecan Creek
PoorGrundy County, Illinois · 0.4 MI W of Ch 7 · Structure no. 032313000000000
- Built
- 1957
- 68 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected October 2022
- Type
- Slab
- Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 81 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 1,350
- 2024 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
FAS-1273 (dupont R over Waupecan Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying FAS-1273 (dupont R over Waupecan Creek in Grundy County, Illinois. It was built in 1957, so it is 68 years old, older 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 1,350 vehicles a day, roughly 13% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,680 by 2046. The structure is 81 ft (24.7 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 km).
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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.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 3 Serious | Loss of section, deterioration, spalling or scour have seriously affected primary structural components. |
| Superstructure | 3 Serious | Loss of section, deterioration, spalling or scour have seriously affected primary structural components. |
| Substructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was FAS-1273 (dupont R over Waupecan Creek built?
It was built in 1957, making it 68 years old in 2025.
What condition is FAS-1273 (dupont R over Waupecan Creek 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 October 2022.
How much traffic does FAS-1273 (dupont R over Waupecan Creek carry?
About 1,350 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 13% are trucks.
How long is FAS-1273 (dupont R over Waupecan Creek?
The structure is 81 ft (24.7 m) long with a longest span of 39 ft (11.8 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.
Who owns FAS-1273 (dupont R over Waupecan Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.