FAS 311 Ch 9 over Branch Rock Creek
PoorKankakee County, Illinois · 3.9 MI W of US 45 · Structure no. 046333700000000
- Built
- 1977
- 48 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected July 2024
- Type
- Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 63 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 2,800
- 2021 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
FAS 311 Ch 9 over Branch Rock Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying FAS 311 Ch 9 over Branch Rock Creek in Kankakee County, Illinois. It was built in 1977, so it is 48 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 4 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 2,800 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,856 by 2046. The structure is 63 ft (19.2 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 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 | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| 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 FAS 311 Ch 9 over Branch Rock Creek built?
It was built in 1977, making it 48 years old in 2025.
What condition is FAS 311 Ch 9 over Branch Rock Creek 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 FAS 311 Ch 9 over Branch Rock Creek carry?
About 2,800 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.
How long is FAS 311 Ch 9 over Branch Rock Creek?
The structure is 63 ft (19.2 m) long with a longest span of 31 ft (9.4 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.
Who owns FAS 311 Ch 9 over Branch Rock Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.