US Bridges

Il 50 FAP 840 over Soldier Creek

Fair

Kankakee County, Illinois · N Lmts Kkk · Structure no. 046012500000000

Built
2003
22 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
90 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
16,200
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Il 50 FAP 840 over Soldier Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying Il 50 FAP 840 over Soldier Creek in Kankakee County, Illinois. It was built in 2003, so it is 22 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 16,200 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 18,360 by 2046. The structure is 90 ft (27.4 m) long and 79 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesIl 50 FAP 840
CrossesSoldier Creek
LocationN Lmts Kkk
RouteState Highway 50
CountyKankakee County
StateIllinois
Coordinates41.13881, -87.85091
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 inspectionMarch 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating74.3 US tons
Inventory rating44.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadH 15
Structure length90 ft (27.4 m)
Longest span33 ft (10.2 m)
Deck width79 ft (24.2 m)
Roadway width66 ft (20 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic16,200 (2023)
Projected traffic18,360 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 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 Il 50 FAP 840 over Soldier Creek built?

It was built in 2003, making it 22 years old in 2025.

What condition is Il 50 FAP 840 over Soldier 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 March 2023.

How much traffic does Il 50 FAP 840 over Soldier Creek carry?

About 16,200 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Il 50 FAP 840 over Soldier Creek?

The structure is 90 ft (27.4 m) long with a longest span of 33 ft (10.2 m) and a deck 79 ft wide.

Who owns Il 50 FAP 840 over Soldier Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.