US Bridges

Ch 3 FAU 6184 over Baker CR

Fair

Kankakee County, Illinois · .3 MI S Kankakee · Structure no. 046300900000000

Built
1938
87 years old, rebuilt 1961
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
27 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
4,250
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Ch 3 FAU 6184 over Baker CR is a concrete slab carrying Ch 3 FAU 6184 over Baker CR in Kankakee County, Illinois. It was built in 1938 and reconstructed in 1961, so it is 87 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 4,250 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,284 by 2046. The structure is 27 ft (8.2 m) long and 50 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesCh 3 FAU 6184
CrossesBaker CR
Location.3 MI S Kankakee
Coordinates41.10037, -87.82769
Functional classUrban 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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating35.7 US tons
Inventory rating19.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 15
Structure length27 ft (8.2 m)
Longest span25 ft (7.6 m)
Deck width50 ft (15.2 m)
Roadway width48 ft (14.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,250 (2024)
Projected traffic4,284 by 2046
Trucks4%
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

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 3 FAU 6184 over Baker CR built?

It was built in 1938, making it 87 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1961.

What condition is Ch 3 FAU 6184 over Baker 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 June 2024.

How much traffic does Ch 3 FAU 6184 over Baker CR carry?

About 4,250 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is Ch 3 FAU 6184 over Baker CR?

The structure is 27 ft (8.2 m) long with a longest span of 25 ft (7.6 m) and a deck 50 ft wide.

Who owns Ch 3 FAU 6184 over Baker CR?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.