Ill 17 over Bull Creek
GoodKankakee County, Illinois · 5.0 M SE of JCT 1&17 · Structure no. 046012900000000
- Built
- 2002
- 23 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected February 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 87 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 4,900
- 2023 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Ill 17 over Bull Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Ill 17 over Bull Creek in Kankakee County, Illinois. It was built in 2002, so it is 23 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 4,900 vehicles a day, roughly 46% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,488 by 2046. The structure is 87 ft (26.4 m) long and 39 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Substructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Ill 17 over Bull Creek built?
It was built in 2002, making it 23 years old in 2025.
What condition is Ill 17 over Bull Creek 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 Ill 17 over Bull Creek carry?
About 4,900 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 46% are trucks.
How long is Ill 17 over Bull Creek?
The structure is 87 ft (26.4 m) long with a longest span of 84 ft (25.6 m) and a deck 39 ft wide.
Who owns Ill 17 over Bull Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.