Ch 44 over Soldier CR
PoorKankakee County, Illinois · 2.6 MI E Bourbonnais · Structure no. 046302000000000
- Built
- 1961
- 64 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected April 2024
- Type
- Channel Beam
- Concrete
- Length
- 50 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 4,650
- 2021 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Ch 44 over Soldier CR is a concrete channel beam carrying Ch 44 over Soldier CR 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: open, posting recommended but not legally implemented.
It carries about 4,650 vehicles a day, roughly 11% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,743 by 2046. The structure is 50 ft (15.2 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 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 | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 2 Critical | Advanced deterioration of primary structural elements. Bridge may be closed until corrective action is taken. |
| 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 44 over Soldier CR built?
It was built in 1961, making it 64 years old in 2025.
What condition is Ch 44 over Soldier 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 April 2024.
How much traffic does Ch 44 over Soldier CR carry?
About 4,650 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 11% are trucks.
How long is Ch 44 over Soldier CR?
The structure is 50 ft (15.2 m) long with a longest span of 24 ft (7.3 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.
Who owns Ch 44 over Soldier CR?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.