US Bridges

Ch 48 over Horse Creek

Good

Kankakee County, Illinois · 5625 N 14000 W · Structure no. 046344100000000

Built
2009
16 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2022
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
242 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
800
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Ch 48 over Horse Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Ch 48 over Horse Creek in Kankakee County, Illinois. It was built in 2009, so it is 16 years old, younger than the Illinois average of 45.3 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 800 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 816 by 2046. The structure is 242 ft (73.8 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesCh 48
CrossesHorse Creek
Location5625 N 14000 W
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates41.19834, -88.14795
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionApril 2022
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating48.6 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans3
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length242 ft (73.8 m)
Longest span80 ft (24.4 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.1 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic800 (2021)
Projected traffic816 by 2046
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 48 over Horse Creek built?

It was built in 2009, making it 16 years old in 2025.

What condition is Ch 48 over Horse Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in April 2022.

How much traffic does Ch 48 over Horse Creek carry?

About 800 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is Ch 48 over Horse Creek?

The structure is 242 ft (73.8 m) long with a longest span of 80 ft (24.4 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns Ch 48 over Horse Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.