Blodgett RD over Grant Creek
FairWill County, Illinois · 0.25 MI West of I-55 · Structure no. 099018100000000
- Built
- 1961
- 64 years old, rebuilt 2015
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected April 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel Continuous
- Length
- 105 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 600
- 2023 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Blodgett RD over Grant Creek is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Blodgett RD over Grant Creek in Will County, Illinois. It was built in 1961 and reconstructed in 2015, so it is 64 years old, older 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 600 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 612 by 2046. The structure is 105 ft (32.1 m) long and 31 ft wide.
Location
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| 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 Blodgett RD over Grant Creek built?
It was built in 1961, making it 64 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2015.
What condition is Blodgett RD over Grant Creek 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 April 2023.
How much traffic does Blodgett RD over Grant Creek carry?
About 600 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.
How long is Blodgett RD over Grant Creek?
The structure is 105 ft (32.1 m) long with a longest span of 39 ft (11.9 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.
Who owns Blodgett RD over Grant Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.