US Bridges

Armour RD (fau 617 over Il Central RR

Good

Kankakee County, Illinois · 0.3 M W of Il 50 · Structure no. 046015500000000

Built
2024
1 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
200 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
14,600
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Armour RD (fau 617 over Il Central RR is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Armour RD (fau 617 over Il Central RR in Kankakee County, Illinois. It was built in 2024, so it is 1 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 14,600 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 16,422 by 2046. The structure is 200 ft (61 m) long and 73 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesArmour RD (fau 617
CrossesIl Central RR
Location0.3 M W of Il 50
CountyKankakee County
StateIllinois
Coordinates41.16262, -87.85765
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating98.2 US tons
Inventory rating98.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length200 ft (61 m)
Longest span83 ft (25.3 m)
Deck width73 ft (22.2 m)
Roadway width64 ft (19.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic14,600 (2024)
Projected traffic16,422 by 2046
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRailroad
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Armour RD (fau 617 over Il Central RR built?

It was built in 2024, making it 1 years old in 2025.

What condition is Armour RD (fau 617 over Il Central RR 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 August 2024.

How much traffic does Armour RD (fau 617 over Il Central RR carry?

About 14,600 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Armour RD (fau 617 over Il Central RR?

The structure is 200 ft (61 m) long with a longest span of 83 ft (25.3 m) and a deck 73 ft wide.

Who owns Armour RD (fau 617 over Il Central RR?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.