US Bridges

Ch 37-FAS1322 over Branch of Trail Crk

Fair

Kankakee County, Illinois · 3.5 M E Chebanse · Structure no. 046345900000000

Built
1993
32 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
38 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,350
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Ch 37-FAS1322 over Branch of Trail Crk is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Ch 37-FAS1322 over Branch of Trail Crk in Kankakee County, Illinois. It was built in 1993, so it is 32 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 1,350 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,377 by 2046. The structure is 38 ft (11.7 m) long and 36 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 16.2 mi (26 km).

CarriesCh 37-FAS1322
CrossesBranch of Trail Crk
Location3.5 M E Chebanse
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates41.00809, -87.83982
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating48.6 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length38 ft (11.7 m)
Longest span37 ft (11.3 m)
Deck width36 ft (11 m)
Roadway width36 ft (11 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,350 (2021)
Projected traffic1,377 by 2046
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed16.2 mi (26 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 37-FAS1322 over Branch of Trail Crk built?

It was built in 1993, making it 32 years old in 2025.

What condition is Ch 37-FAS1322 over Branch of Trail Crk 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 37-FAS1322 over Branch of Trail Crk carry?

About 1,350 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is Ch 37-FAS1322 over Branch of Trail Crk?

The structure is 38 ft (11.7 m) long with a longest span of 37 ft (11.3 m) and a deck 36 ft wide.

Who owns Ch 37-FAS1322 over Branch of Trail Crk?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.