US Bridges

Ch 13 over Pike CR

PoorPosted for load

Kankakee County, Illinois · 1.1 MI NE Momence · Structure no. 046300800000000

Built
1960
65 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected June 2024
Type
Channel Beam
Concrete
Length
80 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
850
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Ch 13 over Pike CR is a concrete channel beam carrying Ch 13 over Pike CR in Kankakee County, Illinois. It was built in 1960, so it is 65 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 2 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 850 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 867 by 2046. The structure is 80 ft (24.4 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesCh 13
CrossesPike CR
Location1.1 MI NE Momence
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates41.17904, -87.63244
Functional classRural Minor Collector

Condition and inspection

Poor

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.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Superstructure2 CriticalAdvanced deterioration of primary structural elements. Bridge may be closed until corrective action is taken.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating27.9 US tons
Inventory rating16.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeChannel Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans3
Design loadHS 15
Structure length80 ft (24.4 m)
Longest span30 ft (9.1 m)
Deck width27 ft (8.1 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic850 (2021)
Projected traffic867 by 2046
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty 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 Ch 13 over Pike CR built?

It was built in 1960, making it 65 years old in 2025.

What condition is Ch 13 over Pike CR 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 June 2024.

How much traffic does Ch 13 over Pike CR carry?

About 850 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Ch 13 over Pike CR?

The structure is 80 ft (24.4 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.1 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.

Who owns Ch 13 over Pike CR?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.