US Bridges

Il 17/FAS 310 over Pike Creek

Fair

Kankakee County, Illinois · 2.1 M SE of JCT 1&17 · Structure no. 046012700000000

Built
2001
24 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
94 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
4,900
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Il 17/FAS 310 over Pike Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Il 17/FAS 310 over Pike 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 4,900 vehicles a day, roughly 46% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,488 by 2046. The structure is 94 ft (28.7 m) long and 39 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesIl 17/FAS 310
CrossesPike Creek
Location2.1 M SE of JCT 1&17
RouteState Highway 17
CountyKankakee County
StateIllinois
Coordinates41.2303, -87.60447
Functional classRural 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.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionFebruary 2023
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating98.2 US tons
Inventory rating96.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length94 ft (28.7 m)
Longest span34 ft (10.3 m)
Deck width39 ft (11.9 m)
Roadway width36 ft (11 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,900 (2023)
Projected traffic4,488 by 2046
Trucks46%
Lanes on structure2
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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Il 17/FAS 310 over Pike Creek built?

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

What condition is Il 17/FAS 310 over Pike 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 Il 17/FAS 310 over Pike Creek carry?

About 4,900 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 46% are trucks.

How long is Il 17/FAS 310 over Pike Creek?

The structure is 94 ft (28.7 m) long with a longest span of 34 ft (10.3 m) and a deck 39 ft wide.

Who owns Il 17/FAS 310 over Pike Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.