Kinsman Road over Waupecon Creek
PoorGrundy County, Illinois · 0.1 MI N Burkhart RD · Structure no. 032327000000000
- Built
- 1948
- 77 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected July 2023
- Type
- Channel Beam
- Concrete
- Length
- 80 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 175
- 2024 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Kinsman Road over Waupecon Creek is a concrete channel beam carrying Kinsman Road over Waupecon Creek in Grundy County, Illinois. It was built in 1948, so it is 77 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 175 vehicles a day, roughly 26% of them trucks, projected to reach 360 by 2046. The structure is 80 ft (24.4 m) long and 31 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 | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| 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 | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Kinsman Road over Waupecon Creek built?
It was built in 1948, making it 77 years old in 2025.
What condition is Kinsman Road over Waupecon 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 July 2023.
How much traffic does Kinsman Road over Waupecon Creek carry?
About 175 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 26% are trucks.
How long is Kinsman Road over Waupecon Creek?
The structure is 80 ft (24.4 m) long with a longest span of 39 ft (11.9 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.
Who owns Kinsman Road over Waupecon Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.