US Bridges

CH19 over U.P.S RR

Good

Kankakee County, Illinois · .99 MI E of RT1 · Structure no. 046346400000000

Built
2013
12 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
163 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
25
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CH19 over U.P.S RR is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying CH19 over U.P.S RR in Kankakee County, Illinois. It was built in 2013, so it is 12 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 25 vehicles a day, projected to reach 26 by 2046. The structure is 163 ft (49.7 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesCH19
CrossesU.P.S RR
Location.99 MI E of RT1
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates41.22269, -87.6446
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
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating46.4 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length163 ft (49.7 m)
Longest span61 ft (18.6 m)
Deck width33 ft (10.1 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic25 (2021)
Projected traffic26 by 2046
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRailroad
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 CH19 over U.P.S RR built?

It was built in 2013, making it 12 years old in 2025.

What condition is CH19 over U.P.S RR 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 2024.

How much traffic does CH19 over U.P.S RR carry?

About 25 vehicles per day (2021 count).

How long is CH19 over U.P.S RR?

The structure is 163 ft (49.7 m) long with a longest span of 61 ft (18.6 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

Who owns CH19 over U.P.S RR?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.