Ill 1 & 17 over Kkk River S Br.
FairKankakee County, Illinois · Momence · Structure no. 046002300000000
- Built
- 1938
- 87 years old, rebuilt 1986
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected January 2025
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel Continuous
- Length
- 288 ft
- 5 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 9,750
- 2023 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Ill 1 & 17 over Kkk River S Br. is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Ill 1 & 17 over Kkk River S Br. in Kankakee County, Illinois. It was built in 1938 and reconstructed in 1986, so it is 87 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 9,750 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 9,843 by 2046. The structure is 288 ft (87.8 m) long and 62 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).
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 | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| 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 Ill 1 & 17 over Kkk River S Br. built?
It was built in 1938, making it 87 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1986.
What condition is Ill 1 & 17 over Kkk River S Br. 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 January 2025.
How much traffic does Ill 1 & 17 over Kkk River S Br. carry?
About 9,750 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.
How long is Ill 1 & 17 over Kkk River S Br.?
The structure is 288 ft (87.8 m) long with a longest span of 62 ft (18.9 m) and a deck 62 ft wide.
Who owns Ill 1 & 17 over Kkk River S Br.?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.