Station ST over Kankakee River
FairKankakee County, Illinois · 800 So of Il 17 · Structure no. 046006900000000
- Built
- 1924
- 101 years old, rebuilt 1979
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected November 2023
- Type
- Other
- Concrete
- Length
- 379 ft
- 5 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 5,700
- 2021 count
- Owner
- City
- City or Municipal Highway Agency
About this bridge
Station ST over Kankakee River is a concrete other carrying Station ST over Kankakee River in Kankakee County, Illinois. It was built in 1924 and reconstructed in 1979, so it is 101 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 5,700 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,814 by 2046. The structure is 379 ft (115.6 m) long and 42 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).
Location
Open in Google MapsCondition and inspection
The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Station ST over Kankakee River built?
It was built in 1924, making it 101 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1979.
What condition is Station ST over Kankakee River 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 November 2023.
How much traffic does Station ST over Kankakee River carry?
About 5,700 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.
How long is Station ST over Kankakee River?
The structure is 379 ft (115.6 m) long with a longest span of 77 ft (23.4 m) and a deck 42 ft wide.
Who owns Station ST over Kankakee River?
It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.