US Bridges

Il 17/FAP 41 over Kkk River & Pk RD

Fair

Kankakee County, Illinois · 100 Ft W US 45/52 · Structure no. 046003400000000

Built
1957
68 years old, rebuilt 2001
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
632 ft
7 main spans
Daily traffic
23,600
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Il 17/FAP 41 over Kkk River & Pk RD is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Il 17/FAP 41 over Kkk River & Pk RD in Kankakee County, Illinois. It was built in 1957 and reconstructed in 2001, so it is 68 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 23,600 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 25,194 by 2046. The structure is 632 ft (192.6 m) long and 109 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesIl 17/FAP 41
CrossesKkk River & Pk RD
Location100 Ft W US 45/52
RouteState Highway 17
Coordinates41.12121, -87.87817
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJanuary 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating70.8 US tons
Inventory rating42.5 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans7 (+2 approach)
Design loadHS 20
Structure length632 ft (192.6 m)
Longest span125 ft (38.1 m)
Deck width109 ft (33.2 m)
Roadway width80 ft (24.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic23,600 (2023)
Projected traffic25,194 by 2046
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure7
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway and waterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedWidening with deck rehabilitation or replacement
Estimated improvement cost$5.8 million
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Il 17/FAP 41 over Kkk River & Pk RD built?

It was built in 1957, making it 68 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2001.

What condition is Il 17/FAP 41 over Kkk River & Pk RD 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 2023.

How much traffic does Il 17/FAP 41 over Kkk River & Pk RD carry?

About 23,600 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is Il 17/FAP 41 over Kkk River & Pk RD?

The structure is 632 ft (192.6 m) long with a longest span of 125 ft (38.1 m) and a deck 109 ft wide.

Who owns Il 17/FAP 41 over Kkk River & Pk RD?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.