US Bridges

Ch 21/FAU 6219 over Spring CR

Fair

Kankakee County, Illinois · 1 MI E Aroma Park · Structure no. 046302300000000

Built
1957
68 years old, rebuilt 1996
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
120 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
700
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Ch 21/FAU 6219 over Spring CR is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Ch 21/FAU 6219 over Spring CR in Kankakee County, Illinois. It was built in 1957 and reconstructed in 1996, so it is 68 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 700 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 714 by 2046. The structure is 120 ft (36.5 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesCh 21/FAU 6219
CrossesSpring CR
Location1 MI E Aroma Park
Coordinates41.07701, -87.77964
Functional classUrban Collector

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 within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
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 rating42.5 US tons
Inventory rating25.7 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans5
Design loadHS 20
Structure length120 ft (36.5 m)
Longest span30 ft (9.1 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.3 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic700 (2021)
Projected traffic714 by 2046
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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 21/FAU 6219 over Spring CR built?

It was built in 1957, making it 68 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1996.

What condition is Ch 21/FAU 6219 over Spring 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 21/FAU 6219 over Spring CR carry?

About 700 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Ch 21/FAU 6219 over Spring CR?

The structure is 120 ft (36.5 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.1 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns Ch 21/FAU 6219 over Spring CR?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.