US Bridges

FAU 6189/RIVER RD over I-57

Good

Kankakee County, Illinois · 2.3 Ml N of 45 & 52 · Structure no. 046011300000000

Built
1993
32 years old
Condition
Good
inspected February 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
217 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
850
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FAU 6189/RIVER RD over I-57 is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying FAU 6189/RIVER RD over I-57 in Kankakee County, Illinois. It was built in 1993, so it is 32 years old, younger than the Illinois average of 45.3 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 850 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 867 by 2046. The structure is 217 ft (66.1 m) long and 31 ft wide.

CarriesFAU 6189/RIVER RD
CrossesI-57
Location2.3 Ml N of 45 & 52
Coordinates41.09155, -87.83453
Functional classUrban Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionFebruary 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating44.6 US tons
Inventory rating34.3 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length217 ft (66.1 m)
Longest span155 ft (47.2 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.5 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic850 (2021)
Projected traffic867 by 2046
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed—
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 6189/RIVER RD over I-57 built?

It was built in 1993, making it 32 years old in 2025.

What condition is FAU 6189/RIVER RD over I-57 in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in February 2023.

How much traffic does FAU 6189/RIVER RD over I-57 carry?

About 850 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is FAU 6189/RIVER RD over I-57?

The structure is 217 ft (66.1 m) long with a longest span of 155 ft (47.2 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns FAU 6189/RIVER RD over I-57?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.