US Bridges

Ch 35 over Minnie CR

Fair

Kankakee County, Illinois · 3.5 MI S Kankakee · Structure no. 046304100000000

Built
1905
120 years old, rebuilt 1984
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
57 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
150
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Ch 35 over Minnie CR is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Ch 35 over Minnie CR in Kankakee County, Illinois. It was built in 1905 and reconstructed in 1984, so it is 120 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 5 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 150 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 153 by 2046. The structure is 57 ft (17.4 m) long and 16 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesCh 35
CrossesMinnie CR
Location3.5 MI S Kankakee
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyKankakee County
StateIllinois
Coordinates41.04812, -87.84993
Functional classUrban Local

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.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Operating rating73.2 US tons
Inventory rating44 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length57 ft (17.4 m)
Longest span55 ft (16.8 m)
Deck width16 ft (4.9 m)
Roadway width16 ft (4.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic150 (2021)
Projected traffic153 by 2046
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-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 35 over Minnie CR built?

It was built in 1905, making it 120 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1984.

What condition is Ch 35 over Minnie 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 March 2024.

How much traffic does Ch 35 over Minnie CR carry?

About 150 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Ch 35 over Minnie CR?

The structure is 57 ft (17.4 m) long with a longest span of 55 ft (16.8 m) and a deck 16 ft wide.

Who owns Ch 35 over Minnie CR?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.