US Bridges

FAU 6223/OTTO RD over I-57 & I C G RR

Fair

Kankakee County, Illinois · 3.4 MI N Chebanse in · Structure no. 046008900000000

Built
1968
57 years old, rebuilt 2022
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
431 ft
6 main spans
Daily traffic
950
2017 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FAU 6223/OTTO RD over I-57 & I C G RR is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying FAU 6223/OTTO RD over I-57 & I C G RR in Kankakee County, Illinois. It was built in 1968 and reconstructed in 2022, so it is 57 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 950 vehicles a day, roughly 16% of them trucks, projected to reach 969 by 2046. The structure is 431 ft (131.4 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

Location

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CarriesFAU 6223/OTTO RD
CrossesI-57 & I C G RR
Location3.4 MI N Chebanse in
CountyKankakee County
StateIllinois
Coordinates41.04745, -87.89094
Functional classUrban Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJanuary 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating35.7 US tons
Inventory rating27.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans6
Design loadHS 15
Structure length431 ft (131.4 m)
Longest span56 ft (17.1 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.1 m)
Roadway width27 ft (8.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic950 (2017)
Projected traffic969 by 2046
Trucks16%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway and railroad
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

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—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was FAU 6223/OTTO RD over I-57 & I C G RR built?

It was built in 1968, making it 57 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2022.

What condition is FAU 6223/OTTO RD over I-57 & I C G RR 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 FAU 6223/OTTO RD over I-57 & I C G RR carry?

About 950 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 16% are trucks.

How long is FAU 6223/OTTO RD over I-57 & I C G RR?

The structure is 431 ft (131.4 m) long with a longest span of 56 ft (17.1 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns FAU 6223/OTTO RD over I-57 & I C G RR?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.