CH-41 over Granary Creek
PoorGrundy County, Illinois · Essex Wln Sec 7 · Structure no. 046332900000000
- Built
- 1977
- 48 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected October 2024
- Type
- Channel Beam
- Concrete
- Length
- 99 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 1,400
- 2024 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
CH-41 over Granary Creek is a concrete channel beam carrying CH-41 over Granary Creek in Grundy County, Illinois. It was built in 1977, so it is 48 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 1,400 vehicles a day, roughly 22% of them trucks, projected to reach 969 by 2046. The structure is 99 ft (30.1 m) long and 26 ft wide.
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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 | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 3 Serious | Loss of section, deterioration, spalling or scour have seriously affected primary structural components. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was CH-41 over Granary Creek built?
It was built in 1977, making it 48 years old in 2025.
What condition is CH-41 over Granary 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 2024.
How much traffic does CH-41 over Granary Creek carry?
About 1,400 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 22% are trucks.
How long is CH-41 over Granary Creek?
The structure is 99 ft (30.1 m) long with a longest span of 31 ft (9.3 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.
Who owns CH-41 over Granary Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.