US Bridges

Gordon Drive over Grindstone CR

Good

Sangamon County, Illinois · SE Chatham · Structure no. 084801100000000

Built
1969
56 years old, rebuilt 2010
Condition
Good
inspected May 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
33 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
3,600
2022 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Gordon Drive over Grindstone CR is a concrete continuous culvert carrying Gordon Drive over Grindstone CR in Sangamon County, Illinois. It was built in 1969 and reconstructed in 2010, so it is 56 years old, older 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 3,600 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,333 by 2046. The structure is 33 ft (10.1 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesGordon Drive
CrossesGrindstone CR
LocationSE Chatham
Coordinates39.67199, -89.68135
Functional classUrban Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating41.8 US tons
Inventory rating25 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadH 20
Structure length33 ft (10.1 m)
Longest span12 ft (3.8 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,600 (2022)
Projected traffic3,333 by 2046
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 Gordon Drive over Grindstone CR built?

It was built in 1969, making it 56 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2010.

What condition is Gordon Drive over Grindstone CR 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 May 2024.

How much traffic does Gordon Drive over Grindstone CR carry?

About 3,600 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is Gordon Drive over Grindstone CR?

The structure is 33 ft (10.1 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.8 m).

Who owns Gordon Drive over Grindstone CR?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.