Ch 53 over Little Beaver CR
PoorKankakee County, Illinois · 1.5 MI E St.Anne · Structure no. 046302600000000
- Built
- 1966
- 59 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected June 2024
- Type
- Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 45 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 900
- 2021 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Ch 53 over Little Beaver CR is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Ch 53 over Little Beaver CR in Kankakee County, Illinois. It was built in 1966, so it is 59 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 3 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.
It carries about 900 vehicles a day, roughly 20% of them trucks, projected to reach 918 by 2046. The structure is 45 ft (13.7 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 | 3 Serious | Loss of section, deterioration, spalling or scour have seriously affected primary structural components. |
| Superstructure | 3 Serious | Loss of section, deterioration, spalling or scour have seriously affected primary structural components. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| 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 53 over Little Beaver CR built?
It was built in 1966, making it 59 years old in 2025.
What condition is Ch 53 over Little Beaver 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 53 over Little Beaver CR carry?
About 900 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 20% are trucks.
How long is Ch 53 over Little Beaver CR?
The structure is 45 ft (13.7 m) long with a longest span of 43 ft (13.1 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.
Who owns Ch 53 over Little Beaver CR?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.