Ill 1 & 17 over Kkk River
FairKankakee County, Illinois · Momence · Structure no. 046011100000000
- Built
- 1986
- 39 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected January 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel Continuous
- Length
- 241 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 9,750
- 2023 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Ill 1 & 17 over Kkk River is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Ill 1 & 17 over Kkk River in Kankakee County, Illinois. It was built in 1986, so it is 39 years old, younger 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 9,750 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 9,843 by 2046. The structure is 241 ft (73.5 m) long and 62 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).
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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 | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Ill 1 & 17 over Kkk River built?
It was built in 1986, making it 39 years old in 2025.
What condition is Ill 1 & 17 over Kkk 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 January 2023.
How much traffic does Ill 1 & 17 over Kkk River carry?
About 9,750 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.
How long is Ill 1 & 17 over Kkk River?
The structure is 241 ft (73.5 m) long with a longest span of 91 ft (27.7 m) and a deck 62 ft wide.
Who owns Ill 1 & 17 over Kkk River?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.