US Bridges

FAU 6189/RIVER RD over Gar Creek

Fair

Kankakee County, Illinois · .1 MI E RTE 45/52 · Structure no. 046347100000000

Built
2001
24 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
97 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
2,650
2021 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

FAU 6189/RIVER RD over Gar Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying FAU 6189/RIVER RD over Gar Creek in Kankakee County, Illinois. It was built in 2001, so it is 24 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 2,650 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,703 by 2046. The structure is 97 ft (29.7 m) long and 40 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesFAU 6189/RIVER RD
CrossesGar Creek
Location.1 MI E RTE 45/52
CountyKankakee County
StateIllinois
Coordinates41.09175, -87.86665
Functional classUrban 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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionNovember 2023
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 adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating73.2 US tons
Inventory rating44 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length97 ft (29.7 m)
Longest span46 ft (14 m)
Deck width40 ft (12.2 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,650 (2021)
Projected traffic2,703 by 2046
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed—
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Maintained byCity or Municipal 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 FAU 6189/RIVER RD over Gar Creek built?

It was built in 2001, making it 24 years old in 2025.

What condition is FAU 6189/RIVER RD over Gar 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 November 2023.

How much traffic does FAU 6189/RIVER RD over Gar Creek carry?

About 2,650 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is FAU 6189/RIVER RD over Gar Creek?

The structure is 97 ft (29.7 m) long with a longest span of 46 ft (14 m) and a deck 40 ft wide.

Who owns FAU 6189/RIVER RD over Gar Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.