Ch 17 over Exline Sl
PoorClosed to trafficKankakee County, Illinois · 5.85 MI NE Manteno · Structure no. 046301600000000
- Built
- 1961
- 64 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected June 2024
- Type
- Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 66 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 1,050
- 2021 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Ch 17 over Exline Sl is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Ch 17 over Exline Sl in Kankakee County, Illinois. It was built in 1961, so it is 64 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: closed to all traffic.
It carries about 1,050 vehicles a day, roughly 16% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,071 by 2046. The structure is 66 ft (20.1 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 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 | 2 Critical | Advanced deterioration of primary structural elements. Bridge may be closed until corrective action is taken. |
| Superstructure | 2 Critical | Advanced deterioration of primary structural elements. Bridge may be closed until corrective action is taken. |
| Substructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| 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 17 over Exline Sl built?
It was built in 1961, making it 64 years old in 2025.
What condition is Ch 17 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 June 2024.
How much traffic does Ch 17 over Exline Sl carry?
About 1,050 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 16% are trucks.
How long is Ch 17 over Exline Sl?
The structure is 66 ft (20.1 m) long with a longest span of 33 ft (10.1 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.
Who owns Ch 17 over Exline Sl?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.