US Bridges

FAP840-US45/52 over Garr Creek

Fair

Kankakee County, Illinois · 1MI N of I-57 · Structure no. 046011900000000

Built
1997
28 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
88 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
10,800
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FAP840-US45/52 over Garr Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying FAP840-US45/52 over Garr Creek in Kankakee County, Illinois. It was built in 1997, so it is 28 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 10,800 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 10,710 by 2046. The structure is 88 ft (26.8 m) long and 66 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesFAP840-US45/52
CrossesGarr Creek
Location1MI N of I-57
RouteU.S. Route 45
CountyKankakee County
StateIllinois
Coordinates41.09088, -87.869
Functional classUrban Other Principal 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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionFebruary 2023
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating85.3 US tons
Inventory rating46.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length88 ft (26.8 m)
Longest span85 ft (25.8 m)
Deck width66 ft (20.2 m)
Roadway width63 ft (19.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic10,800 (2023)
Projected traffic10,710 by 2046
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed—
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

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—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was FAP840-US45/52 over Garr Creek built?

It was built in 1997, making it 28 years old in 2025.

What condition is FAP840-US45/52 over Garr Creek 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 FAP840-US45/52 over Garr Creek carry?

About 10,800 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is FAP840-US45/52 over Garr Creek?

The structure is 88 ft (26.8 m) long with a longest span of 85 ft (25.8 m) and a deck 66 ft wide.

Who owns FAP840-US45/52 over Garr Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.