Ch 28 over Garr Creek
FairKankakee County, Illinois · 5 MI NW of Chebanse · Structure no. 046341000000000
- Built
- 1987
- 38 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected March 2024
- Type
- Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 63 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 475
- 2022 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Ch 28 over Garr Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Ch 28 over Garr Creek in Kankakee County, Illinois. It was built in 1987, so it is 38 years old, younger 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 6 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 475 vehicles a day, roughly 29% of them trucks, projected to reach 918 by 2046. The structure is 63 ft (19.3 m) long and 36 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 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 | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Ch 28 over Garr Creek built?
It was built in 1987, making it 38 years old in 2025.
What condition is Ch 28 over Garr Creek 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 March 2024.
How much traffic does Ch 28 over Garr Creek carry?
About 475 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 29% are trucks.
How long is Ch 28 over Garr Creek?
The structure is 63 ft (19.3 m) long with a longest span of 60 ft (18.3 m) and a deck 36 ft wide.
Who owns Ch 28 over Garr Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.