US Bridges

Ill 115 over Horse Creek

Good

Kankakee County, Illinois · 15.1 MI W of US 45 · Structure no. 046013300000000

Built
2004
21 years old
Condition
Good
inspected February 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
98 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
2,000
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Ill 115 over Horse Creek is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Ill 115 over Horse Creek in Kankakee County, Illinois. It was built in 2004, so it is 21 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 2,000 vehicles a day, roughly 13% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,428 by 2046. The structure is 98 ft (30 m) long and 39 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesIll 115
CrossesHorse Creek
Location15.1 MI W of US 45
RouteState Highway 115
Coordinates41.05715, -88.09257
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
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 evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating98.2 US tons
Inventory rating71.8 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length98 ft (30 m)
Longest span36 ft (11 m)
Deck width39 ft (11.8 m)
Roadway width35 ft (10.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,000 (2023)
Projected traffic1,428 by 2046
Trucks13%
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 Ill 115 over Horse Creek built?

It was built in 2004, making it 21 years old in 2025.

What condition is Ill 115 over Horse 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 115 over Horse Creek carry?

About 2,000 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 13% are trucks.

How long is Ill 115 over Horse Creek?

The structure is 98 ft (30 m) long with a longest span of 36 ft (11 m) and a deck 39 ft wide.

Who owns Ill 115 over Horse Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.