US Bridges

FAS 1301 & Ch 41 over Granary Creek

PoorPosted for load

Kankakee County, Illinois · 2.2 MI N of Ill 17 · Structure no. 046333500000000

Built
1976
49 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected April 2024
Type
Channel Beam
Concrete
Length
61 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
625
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

FAS 1301 & Ch 41 over Granary Creek is a concrete channel beam carrying FAS 1301 & Ch 41 over Granary Creek in Kankakee County, Illinois. It was built in 1976, so it is 49 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 2 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 625 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 638 by 2046. The structure is 61 ft (18.6 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 km).

CarriesFAS 1301 & Ch 41
CrossesGranary Creek
Location2.2 MI N of Ill 17
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates41.14661, -88.18441
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
Deck4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Superstructure2 CriticalAdvanced deterioration of primary structural elements. Bridge may be closed until corrective action is taken.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating23.3 US tons
Inventory rating13.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeChannel Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length61 ft (18.6 m)
Longest span30 ft (9.1 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.3 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic625 (2021)
Projected traffic638 by 2046
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.1 mi (13 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 1301 & Ch 41 over Granary Creek built?

It was built in 1976, making it 49 years old in 2025.

What condition is FAS 1301 & 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 April 2024.

How much traffic does FAS 1301 & Ch 41 over Granary Creek carry?

About 625 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is FAS 1301 & Ch 41 over Granary Creek?

The structure is 61 ft (18.6 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.1 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns FAS 1301 & Ch 41 over Granary Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.