US Bridges

U.S. Routes 45/52 over Kankakee River

Fair

Kankakee County, Illinois · .60 MI S of Ill 17 · Structure no. 046011200000000

Built
1990
35 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
561 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
7,400
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

U.S. Routes 45/52 over Kankakee River is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying U.S. Routes 45/52 over Kankakee River in Kankakee County, Illinois. It was built in 1990, so it is 35 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 7,400 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 7,548 by 2046. The structure is 561 ft (171 m) long and 61 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesU.S. Routes 45/52
CrossesKankakee River
Location.60 MI S of Ill 17
RouteU.S. Route 45
CountyKankakee County
StateIllinois
Coordinates41.11424, -87.86876
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionFebruary 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating75.4 US tons
Inventory rating45.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length561 ft (171 m)
Longest span156 ft (47.5 m)
Deck width61 ft (18.6 m)
Roadway width46 ft (14 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic7,400 (2021)
Projected traffic7,548 by 2046
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$4.2 million
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was U.S. Routes 45/52 over Kankakee River built?

It was built in 1990, making it 35 years old in 2025.

What condition is U.S. Routes 45/52 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 February 2023.

How much traffic does U.S. Routes 45/52 over Kankakee River carry?

About 7,400 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is U.S. Routes 45/52 over Kankakee River?

The structure is 561 ft (171 m) long with a longest span of 156 ft (47.5 m) and a deck 61 ft wide.

Who owns U.S. Routes 45/52 over Kankakee River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.