Desplaines River R over Grant Creek Cutoff
FairWill County, Illinois · 1.3 MI E County LN R · Structure no. 099317600000000
- Built
- 1900
- 125 years old, rebuilt 1986
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected May 2023
- Type
- Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 71 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 75
- 2023 count
- Owner
- Town / Township
- Town or Township Highway Agency
About this bridge
Desplaines River R over Grant Creek Cutoff is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Desplaines River R over Grant Creek Cutoff in Will County, Illinois. It was built in 1900 and reconstructed in 1986, so it is 125 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 6 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 75 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 108 by 2046. The structure is 71 ft (21.6 m) long and 21 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 98.8 mi (159 km).
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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 | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Desplaines River R over Grant Creek Cutoff built?
It was built in 1900, making it 125 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1986.
What condition is Desplaines River R over Grant Creek Cutoff 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 May 2023.
How much traffic does Desplaines River R over Grant Creek Cutoff carry?
About 75 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.
How long is Desplaines River R over Grant Creek Cutoff?
The structure is 71 ft (21.6 m) long with a longest span of 70 ft (21.2 m) and a deck 21 ft wide.
Who owns Desplaines River R over Grant Creek Cutoff?
It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.