US Bridges

Ill 17 EB over Drain Dt

Fair

Kankakee County, Illinois · 3.5 M E of Kankakee · Structure no. 046003800000000

Built
1964
61 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
28 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
11,900
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Ill 17 EB over Drain Dt is a concrete slab carrying Ill 17 EB over Drain Dt in Kankakee County, Illinois. It was built in 1964, 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 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 11,900 vehicles a day, roughly 15% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,865 by 2046. The structure is 28 ft (8.4 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesIll 17 EB
CrossesDrain Dt
Location3.5 M E of Kankakee
RouteState Highway 17
Coordinates41.11929, -87.76935
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJanuary 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating72.9 US tons
Inventory rating44 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length28 ft (8.4 m)
Longest span26 ft (8 m)
Deck width43 ft (13 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic11,900 (2023)
Projected traffic5,865 by 2046
Trucks15%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Ill 17 EB over Drain Dt built?

It was built in 1964, making it 61 years old in 2025.

What condition is Ill 17 EB over Drain Dt 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 Ill 17 EB over Drain Dt carry?

About 11,900 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 15% are trucks.

How long is Ill 17 EB over Drain Dt?

The structure is 28 ft (8.4 m) long with a longest span of 26 ft (8 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.

Who owns Ill 17 EB over Drain Dt?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.