US Bridges

US45/52 (FAP330) over Soldiers Creek

Fair

Kankakee County, Illinois · 50 Ft N. Court St. · Structure no. 046012100000000

Built
2001
24 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
107 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
19,100
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US45/52 (FAP330) over Soldiers Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US45/52 (FAP330) over Soldiers Creek in Kankakee County, Illinois. It was built in 2001, so it is 24 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 19,100 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 18,768 by 2046. The structure is 107 ft (32.7 m) long and 106 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesUS45/52 (FAP330)
CrossesSoldiers Creek
Location50 Ft N. Court St.
RouteU.S. Route 45
CountyKankakee County
StateIllinois
Coordinates41.12172, -87.87579
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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating91.8 US tons
Inventory rating55 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length107 ft (32.7 m)
Longest span101 ft (30.8 m)
Deck width106 ft (32.4 m)
Roadway width86 ft (26.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic19,100 (2023)
Projected traffic18,768 by 2046
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure6
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 km)
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 US45/52 (FAP330) over Soldiers Creek built?

It was built in 2001, making it 24 years old in 2025.

What condition is US45/52 (FAP330) over Soldiers 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 October 2024.

How much traffic does US45/52 (FAP330) over Soldiers Creek carry?

About 19,100 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is US45/52 (FAP330) over Soldiers Creek?

The structure is 107 ft (32.7 m) long with a longest span of 101 ft (30.8 m) and a deck 106 ft wide.

Who owns US45/52 (FAP330) over Soldiers Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.