CH-3 over Kankakee River
FairKankakee County, Illinois · Aroma Park · Structure no. 046327600000000
- Built
- 1914
- 111 years old, rebuilt 1997
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected June 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel Continuous
- Length
- 420 ft
- 4 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 2,900
- 2024 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
CH-3 over Kankakee River is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying CH-3 over Kankakee River in Kankakee County, Illinois. It was built in 1914 and reconstructed in 1997, so it is 111 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 2,900 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,856 by 2046. The structure is 420 ft (128 m) long and 45 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 9.9 mi (16 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| 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-3 over Kankakee River built?
It was built in 1914, making it 111 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1997.
What condition is CH-3 over Kankakee River 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-3 over Kankakee River carry?
About 2,900 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.
How long is CH-3 over Kankakee River?
The structure is 420 ft (128 m) long with a longest span of 117 ft (35.7 m) and a deck 45 ft wide.
Who owns CH-3 over Kankakee River?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.