US Bridges

Ch 47 over Terry CR

Fair

Kankakee County, Illinois · 3.3 MI N Bondfield · Structure no. 046304500000000

Built
1964
61 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2024
Type
Channel Beam
Concrete
Length
29 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
175
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Ch 47 over Terry CR is a concrete channel beam carrying Ch 47 over Terry CR in Kankakee County, Illinois. It was built in 1964, so it is 61 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 175 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 179 by 2046. The structure is 29 ft (8.8 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesCh 47
CrossesTerry CR
Location3.3 MI N Bondfield
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates41.1971, -88.04881
Functional classRural 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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionApril 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 geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating51.8 US tons
Inventory rating31.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeChannel Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadHS 15
Structure length29 ft (8.8 m)
Longest span27 ft (8.2 m)
Deck width27 ft (8.1 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic175 (2021)
Projected traffic179 by 2046
Trucks4%
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 47 over Terry CR built?

It was built in 1964, making it 61 years old in 2025.

What condition is Ch 47 over Terry 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 April 2024.

How much traffic does Ch 47 over Terry CR carry?

About 175 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is Ch 47 over Terry CR?

The structure is 29 ft (8.8 m) long with a longest span of 27 ft (8.2 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.

Who owns Ch 47 over Terry CR?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.