US Bridges

Griswold Springs R over Little Rock Creek

Good

Kendall County, Illinois · .5 MI E Sandwich · Structure no. 047315200000000

Built
1999
26 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2022
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
184 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
2,700
2024 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

Griswold Springs R over Little Rock Creek is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Griswold Springs R over Little Rock Creek in Kendall 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 good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 2,700 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,392 by 2046. The structure is 184 ft (56.2 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesGriswold Springs R
CrossesLittle Rock Creek
Location.5 MI E Sandwich
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates41.64606, -88.57385
Functional classUrban Local

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionAugust 2022
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating48.6 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length184 ft (56.2 m)
Longest span68 ft (20.7 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.1 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,700 (2024)
Projected traffic3,392 by 2046
Trucks3%
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

OwnerTown or Township Highway Agency
Maintained byTown or Township 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 Griswold Springs R over Little Rock Creek built?

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

What condition is Griswold Springs R over Little Rock Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in August 2022.

How much traffic does Griswold Springs R over Little Rock Creek carry?

About 2,700 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Griswold Springs R over Little Rock Creek?

The structure is 184 ft (56.2 m) long with a longest span of 68 ft (20.7 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns Griswold Springs R over Little Rock Creek?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.