Ch 8 over Exline Sl
PoorKankakee County, Illinois · .1 W St. George · Structure no. 046300400000000
- Built
- 1955
- 70 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected August 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel Continuous
- Length
- 88 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 1,900
- 2021 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Ch 8 over Exline Sl is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Ch 8 over Exline Sl in Kankakee County, Illinois. It was built in 1955, so it is 70 years old, older than the Illinois average of 45.3 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
It carries about 1,900 vehicles a day, roughly 16% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,938 by 2046. The structure is 88 ft (26.8 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Ch 8 over Exline Sl built?
It was built in 1955, making it 70 years old in 2025.
What condition is Ch 8 over Exline Sl in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in August 2024.
How much traffic does Ch 8 over Exline Sl carry?
About 1,900 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 16% are trucks.
How long is Ch 8 over Exline Sl?
The structure is 88 ft (26.8 m) long with a longest span of 42 ft (12.8 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.
Who owns Ch 8 over Exline Sl?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.