US Bridges

Ill 17 Eb/Fap 330 over Kankakee Riv.

Fair

Kankakee County, Illinois · 4.4 M.E.Of Kankakee · Structure no. 046003900000000

Built
1964
61 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
342 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
11,900
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Ill 17 Eb/Fap 330 over Kankakee Riv. is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Ill 17 Eb/Fap 330 over Kankakee Riv. 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 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 11,900 vehicles a day, roughly 15% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,865 by 2046. The structure is 342 ft (104.1 m) long and 36 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesIll 17 Eb/Fap 330
CrossesKankakee Riv.
Location4.4 M.E.Of Kankakee
RouteState Highway 17
CountyKankakee County
StateIllinois
Coordinates41.12, -87.75146
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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJanuary 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating64.3 US tons
Inventory rating38.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length342 ft (104.1 m)
Longest span94 ft (28.5 m)
Deck width36 ft (11 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 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/Fap 330 over Kankakee Riv. built?

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

What condition is Ill 17 Eb/Fap 330 over Kankakee Riv. 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/Fap 330 over Kankakee Riv. carry?

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

How long is Ill 17 Eb/Fap 330 over Kankakee Riv.?

The structure is 342 ft (104.1 m) long with a longest span of 94 ft (28.5 m) and a deck 36 ft wide.

Who owns Ill 17 Eb/Fap 330 over Kankakee Riv.?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.