CH-47/FAS 1303 over Drainage Ditch
PoorKankakee County, Illinois · Bonfield RD N of 17 · Structure no. 046006200000000
- Built
- 1927
- 98 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected April 2024
- Type
- Slab
- Concrete
- Length
- 23 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 450
- 2021 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
CH-47/FAS 1303 over Drainage Ditch is a concrete slab carrying CH-47/FAS 1303 over Drainage Ditch in Kankakee County, Illinois. It was built in 1927, so it is 98 years old, older than the Illinois average of 45.3 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. Its operating status is: open, posting recommended but not legally implemented.
It carries about 450 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 459 by 2046. The structure is 23 ft (6.9 m) long and 32 ft wide.
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was CH-47/FAS 1303 over Drainage Ditch built?
It was built in 1927, making it 98 years old in 2025.
What condition is CH-47/FAS 1303 over Drainage Ditch in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in April 2024.
How much traffic does CH-47/FAS 1303 over Drainage Ditch carry?
About 450 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.
How long is CH-47/FAS 1303 over Drainage Ditch?
The structure is 23 ft (6.9 m) long with a longest span of 22 ft (6.6 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.
Who owns CH-47/FAS 1303 over Drainage Ditch?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.