US Bridges

Ch 14 over Trim Cr.

PoorPosted for load

Kankakee County, Illinois · 1.16 MI NE Momence · Structure no. 046334200000000

Built
1980
45 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected April 2024
Type
Channel Beam
Concrete
Length
114 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
1,200
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Ch 14 over Trim Cr. is a concrete channel beam carrying Ch 14 over Trim Cr. in Kankakee County, Illinois. It was built in 1980, so it is 45 years old, younger 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 2 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 1,200 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,224 by 2046. The structure is 114 ft (34.7 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesCh 14
CrossesTrim Cr.
Location1.16 MI NE Momence
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyKankakee County
StateIllinois
Coordinates41.18632, -87.63923
Functional classRural Major Collector

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.
Superstructure2 CriticalAdvanced deterioration of primary structural elements. Bridge may be closed until corrective action is taken.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
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 rating12.9 US tons
Inventory rating7.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeChannel Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length114 ft (34.7 m)
Longest span38 ft (11.6 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.3 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,200 (2021)
Projected traffic1,224 by 2046
Trucks9%
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 14 over Trim Cr. built?

It was built in 1980, making it 45 years old in 2025.

What condition is Ch 14 over Trim 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 April 2024.

How much traffic does Ch 14 over Trim Cr. carry?

About 1,200 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is Ch 14 over Trim Cr.?

The structure is 114 ft (34.7 m) long with a longest span of 38 ft (11.6 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns Ch 14 over Trim Cr.?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.