Il 17 WB over Baker Creek/Exline Sloug
GoodKankakee County, Illinois · 2.27 M E of I-57 · Structure no. 046003600000000
- Built
- 1964
- 61 years old, rebuilt 2020
- Condition
- Good
- inspected February 2022
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel Continuous
- Length
- 117 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 11,900
- 2023 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Il 17 WB over Baker Creek/Exline Sloug is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Il 17 WB over Baker Creek/Exline Sloug in Kankakee County, Illinois. It was built in 1964 and reconstructed in 2020, so it is 61 years old, older than the Illinois average of 45.3 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
It carries about 11,900 vehicles a day, roughly 15% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,865 by 2046. The structure is 117 ft (35.7 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Superstructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Substructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Il 17 WB over Baker Creek/Exline Sloug built?
It was built in 1964, making it 61 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2020.
What condition is Il 17 WB over Baker Creek/Exline Sloug in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in February 2022.
How much traffic does Il 17 WB over Baker Creek/Exline Sloug carry?
About 11,900 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 15% are trucks.
How long is Il 17 WB over Baker Creek/Exline Sloug?
The structure is 117 ft (35.7 m) long with a longest span of 55 ft (16.8 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.
Who owns Il 17 WB over Baker Creek/Exline Sloug?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.