US Bridges

Ill 17 over Lehigh Raymond Run

Fair

Kankakee County, Illinois · 1.5 M W Bonfield RD · Structure no. 046200000000000

Built
1959
66 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
59 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
3,650
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Ill 17 over Lehigh Raymond Run is a concrete continuous culvert carrying Ill 17 over Lehigh Raymond Run in Kankakee County, Illinois. It was built in 1959, so it is 66 years old, older 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. Its operating status is: open, would be posted or closed except for temporary shoring.

It carries about 3,650 vehicles a day, roughly 13% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,233 by 2046. The structure is 59 ft (17.9 m) long and 49 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesIll 17
CrossesLehigh Raymond Run
Location1.5 M W Bonfield RD
RouteState Highway 17
Coordinates41.11752, -88.05815
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
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionDecember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, would be posted or closed except for temporary shoring
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating82.9 US tons
Inventory rating49.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length59 ft (17.9 m)
Longest span18 ft (5.6 m)
Deck width49 ft (14.8 m)
Roadway width44 ft (13.4 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 Ill 17 over Lehigh Raymond Run built?

It was built in 1959, making it 66 years old in 2025.

What condition is Ill 17 over Lehigh Raymond Run 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 December 2024.

How much traffic does Ill 17 over Lehigh Raymond Run carry?

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

How long is Ill 17 over Lehigh Raymond Run?

The structure is 59 ft (17.9 m) long with a longest span of 18 ft (5.6 m) and a deck 49 ft wide.

Who owns Ill 17 over Lehigh Raymond Run?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.