US Bridges

Ch 54 over Tower CR

Poor

Kankakee County, Illinois · 1.5 MI W of Momence · Structure no. 046331100000000

Built
1975
50 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected July 2024
Type
Channel Beam
Concrete
Length
83 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
3,050
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Ch 54 over Tower CR is a concrete channel beam carrying Ch 54 over Tower CR in Kankakee County, Illinois. It was built in 1975, so it is 50 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 3,050 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,111 by 2046. The structure is 83 ft (25.3 m) long and 27 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesCh 54
CrossesTower CR
Location1.5 MI W of Momence
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyKankakee County
StateIllinois
Coordinates41.16396, -87.69993
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Poor

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.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Superstructure3 SeriousLoss of section, deterioration, spalling or scour have seriously affected primary structural components.
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 inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating57.1 US tons
Inventory rating34.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeChannel Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length83 ft (25.3 m)
Longest span27 ft (8.2 m)
Deck width27 ft (8.1 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,050 (2021)
Projected traffic3,111 by 2046
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed—
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 54 over Tower CR built?

It was built in 1975, making it 50 years old in 2025.

What condition is Ch 54 over Tower 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 July 2024.

How much traffic does Ch 54 over Tower CR carry?

About 3,050 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is Ch 54 over Tower CR?

The structure is 83 ft (25.3 m) long with a longest span of 27 ft (8.2 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.

Who owns Ch 54 over Tower CR?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.