US Bridges

Ch 44 over Exline Sl

Fair

Kankakee County, Illinois · 4500E 3000N · Structure no. 046348900000000

Built
2006
19 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
96 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
4,050
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Ch 44 over Exline Sl is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Ch 44 over Exline Sl in Kankakee County, Illinois. It was built in 2006, so it is 19 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 5 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 4,050 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,131 by 2046. The structure is 96 ft (29.4 m) long and 36 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesCh 44
CrossesExline Sl
Location4500E 3000N
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyKankakee County
StateIllinois
Coordinates41.1632, -87.79007
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
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

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length96 ft (29.4 m)
Longest span41 ft (12.6 m)
Deck width36 ft (11 m)
Roadway width36 ft (11 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,050 (2021)
Projected traffic4,131 by 2046
Trucks3%
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 44 over Exline Sl built?

It was built in 2006, making it 19 years old in 2025.

What condition is Ch 44 over Exline Sl 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 April 2024.

How much traffic does Ch 44 over Exline Sl carry?

About 4,050 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Ch 44 over Exline Sl?

The structure is 96 ft (29.4 m) long with a longest span of 41 ft (12.6 m) and a deck 36 ft wide.

Who owns Ch 44 over Exline Sl?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.