US Bridges

Il 17 over E Branch of Horse CR

Good

Kankakee County, Illinois · 0.2M E of Herscher RD · Structure no. 046016100000000

Built
2022
3 years old
Condition
Good
inspected December 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
103 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
3,650
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Il 17 over E Branch of Horse CR is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Il 17 over E Branch of Horse CR in Kankakee County, Illinois. It was built in 2022, so it is 3 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 3,650 vehicles a day, roughly 13% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,233 by 2046. The structure is 103 ft (31.4 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
CrossesE Branch of Horse CR
Location0.2M E of Herscher RD
RouteState Highway 17
CountyKankakee County
StateIllinois
Coordinates41.11709, -88.09399
Functional classRural 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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionDecember 2024
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 adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating75.7 US tons
Inventory rating57.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length103 ft (31.4 m)
Longest span99 ft (30.2 m)
Deck width39 ft (11.8 m)
Roadway width36 ft (11 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,650 (2023)
Projected traffic4,233 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 Il 17 over E Branch of Horse CR built?

It was built in 2022, making it 3 years old in 2025.

What condition is Il 17 over E Branch of Horse CR 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 December 2024.

How much traffic does Il 17 over E Branch of Horse CR carry?

About 3,650 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 13% are trucks.

How long is Il 17 over E Branch of Horse CR?

The structure is 103 ft (31.4 m) long with a longest span of 99 ft (30.2 m) and a deck 39 ft wide.

Who owns Il 17 over E Branch of Horse CR?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.