US Bridges

Granart Road over Duffin Drain

Fair

Kane County, Illinois · 0.35 MI W./ Dugan RD · Structure no. 045314800000000

Built
1999
26 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
46 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
6,100
2023 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Granart Road over Duffin Drain is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Granart Road over Duffin Drain in Kane County, Illinois. It was built in 1999, so it is 26 years old, younger than the Illinois average of 45.3 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 5 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 6,100 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 6,954 by 2046. The structure is 46 ft (14 m) long and 40 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesGranart Road
CrossesDuffin Drain
Location0.35 MI W./ Dugan RD
Coordinates41.76255, -88.49627
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating59.3 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length46 ft (14 m)
Longest span42 ft (12.7 m)
Deck width40 ft (12.2 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic6,100 (2023)
Projected traffic6,954 by 2046
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Maintained byCity or Municipal 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 Granart Road over Duffin Drain built?

It was built in 1999, making it 26 years old in 2025.

What condition is Granart Road over Duffin Drain in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in October 2023.

How much traffic does Granart Road over Duffin Drain carry?

About 6,100 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is Granart Road over Duffin Drain?

The structure is 46 ft (14 m) long with a longest span of 42 ft (12.7 m) and a deck 40 ft wide.

Who owns Granart Road over Duffin Drain?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.