Ch 8 over Tower CR
FairKankakee County, Illinois · 4.2 MI E St.George · Structure no. 046300500000000
- Built
- 1952
- 73 years old, rebuilt 1994
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected August 2024
- Type
- Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 28 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 1,900
- 2021 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Ch 8 over Tower CR is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Ch 8 over Tower CR in Kankakee County, Illinois. It was built in 1952 and reconstructed in 1994, so it is 73 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.
It carries about 1,900 vehicles a day, roughly 16% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,938 by 2046. The structure is 28 ft (8.4 m) long and 40 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 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Ch 8 over Tower CR built?
It was built in 1952, making it 73 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1994.
What condition is Ch 8 over Tower CR 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 August 2024.
How much traffic does Ch 8 over Tower CR carry?
About 1,900 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 16% are trucks.
How long is Ch 8 over Tower CR?
The structure is 28 ft (8.4 m) long with a longest span of 28 ft (8.4 m) and a deck 40 ft wide.
Who owns Ch 8 over Tower CR?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.