FHWA NBI 2024 Inspection record Public-domain dataset

FAS 1301 & CH 41

Carrying FAS 1301 & CH 41 over GRANARY CREEK

2.2 MI N OF ILL 17, Kankakee, Illinois

Data updated May 2026

FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.

Poor
13 t Inventory load rating

Bridge Snapshot: FAS 1301 & CH 41

The FAS 1301 & CH 41 bridge in Kankakee, Illinois carries FAS 1301 & CH 41 over GRANARY CREEK. It was built in 1976, making it 50 years old today. The structure is built primarily of concrete and spans 2 sections, stretching 18.6 meters (61 feet) end to end. Daily traffic averages 625 vehicles, placing it in the lower-traffic tier of Illinois bridges. It is owned and maintained by County Highway Agency.

The latest FHWA inspection records show a deck rating of 4/9, superstructure at 2/9, substructure at 6/9. The weakest component sits in critical condition. At least one major component here scores 4 or below, which produces a Poor condition classification under FHWA's current reporting rules. Its NBI inventory load rating is 12.6 metric tons.

Sourced from the FHWA National Bridge Inventory. See our methodology for refresh cadence and NBI release vintage.

How FAS 1301 & CH 41 compares

▼ 22.0
Load rating vs Illinois average (34.6 t)
Bottom 1%
Lower load rating than 99% of Illinois bridges
352
Bridges in Kankakee · 18 in Poor condition
FAS 1301 & CH 41 12.6 t
Illinois average 34.6 t

Live comparison across Illinois.

Historical Sufficiency Rating

PlainBridge-computed
34.6 / 100 - historical 20–49.9 band
Structural adequacy /55
0.0
Serviceability /30
21.2
Essentiality /15
13.5
Special reductions
0

FHWA discontinued this calculated item; it does not determine current condition, funding eligibility, posting, or closure. How the historical reference is calculated.

Condition Ratings

Deck
4/9
Poor (1–4)
Superstructure
2/9
Poor (1–4)
Substructure
6/9
Fair (5–6)
Inventory Load Rating
12.6 t
NBI inventory level (metric tons)
Overall Condition
Poor

Full 0–9 scale + sufficiency-rating breakdown: how condition ratings work.

Structural Details

Year Built
1976
Material
Concrete
Number of Spans
2
Structure Length
18.6 m (61 ft)
Deck Width
9.3 m (31 ft)
Owner
County Highway Agency
Avg Daily Traffic
625 vehicles/day
Structure Number
046333500000000

Condition Analysis

  • The deck (driving surface) is in poor condition (4/9), showing advanced deterioration that may require priority repair.
  • The superstructure (beams and supports above the deck) is in critical condition (2/9), with severe deterioration requiring urgent attention.
  • The substructure (piers and abutments) rates fair at 6/9, minor deterioration that routine maintenance should address.

How to read this record

FAS 1301 & CH 41 is in the federal Poor condition category. That is a component-based result, not a closure order.

  • NBI condition ratings reflect the latest record in this annual dataset, not a live status. Current routine inspection intervals are risk-based.
  • Understand what Poor condition does and does not mean before drawing conclusions. Poor condition explained
  • Compare FAS 1301 & CH 41 against other structures in Kankakee and across Illinois. Illinois bridges
  • Noticed visible damage or a safety concern? Report it to the agency that owns the bridge, or call 911 in an emergency. How to report a bridge

Condition codes come straight from the FHWA National Bridge Inventory and are not a real-time safety judgment. Only the owning agency, a state DOT, county, or other owner, can post, restrict, or close a bridge.

Frequently Asked Questions

What do the condition ratings mean for FAS 1301 & CH 41?

FAS 1301 & CH 41 in Kankakee, Illinois has a deck rating of 4/9, superstructure rating of 2/9, and substructure rating of 6/9 on the FHWA's 0–9 scale.

How often is FAS 1301 & CH 41 inspected?

FAS 1301 & CH 41's responsible agency sets its routine interval under FHWA's risk-based inspection rules; this page does not expose the scheduled interval. It carries about 625 vehicles per day.

What does “structurally deficient” mean in older bridge reports?

FHWA retired that reported status beginning with the 2018 archive. FAS 1301 & CH 41 is currently shown as Poor condition from its component ratings; that category is not a live closure or safety decision.

What is the inventory load rating for FAS 1301 & CH 41?

FAS 1301 & CH 41 has an NBI inventory load rating of 12.6 metric tons.

Who is responsible for maintaining FAS 1301 & CH 41?

FAS 1301 & CH 41 is owned and maintained by County Highway Agency.

How old is FAS 1301 & CH 41 and does age affect safety?

FAS 1301 & CH 41 was built in 1976, making it 50 years old.

Disclaimer: Bridge condition data is from the FHWA NBI and reflects the last reported inspection. A Poor condition rating is not a live declaration that a bridge is closed or unsafe for travel. For current closure, posting, or safety information, contact the responsible transportation agency.

Data sourced from the Federal Highway Administration National Bridge Inventory. See our methodology for details. Retrieved and formatted by PlainBridges

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