Ill 50 FAP 840 over Kankakee Riv.
FairKankakee County, Illinois · 1 M N Jt US 45 & 52 · Structure no. 046004500000000
- Built
- 1953
- 72 years old, rebuilt 2002
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected February 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel Continuous
- Length
- 595 ft
- 7 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 12,200
- 2023 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Ill 50 FAP 840 over Kankakee Riv. is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Ill 50 FAP 840 over Kankakee Riv. in Kankakee County, Illinois. It was built in 1953 and reconstructed in 2002, so it is 72 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 12,200 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 11,220 by 2046. The structure is 595 ft (181.5 m) long and 65 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 | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Ill 50 FAP 840 over Kankakee Riv. built?
It was built in 1953, making it 72 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2002.
What condition is Ill 50 FAP 840 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 February 2023.
How much traffic does Ill 50 FAP 840 over Kankakee Riv. carry?
About 12,200 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.
How long is Ill 50 FAP 840 over Kankakee Riv.?
The structure is 595 ft (181.5 m) long with a longest span of 117 ft (35.8 m) and a deck 65 ft wide.
Who owns Ill 50 FAP 840 over Kankakee Riv.?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.