US Bridges

FAU 6195 5th Ave over Soldier Creek

Good

Kankakee County, Illinois · 0.11 MI N of Ill 17 · Structure no. 046690300000000

Built
2005
20 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
36 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
5,850
2021 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

FAU 6195 5th Ave over Soldier Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying FAU 6195 5th Ave over Soldier Creek in Kankakee County, Illinois. It was built in 2005, so it is 20 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 5,850 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,967 by 2046. The structure is 36 ft (11 m) long and 45 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesFAU 6195 5th Ave
CrossesSoldier Creek
Location0.11 MI N of Ill 17
CountyKankakee County
StateIllinois
Coordinates41.12277, -87.87147
Functional classUrban Collector

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.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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 geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable 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 spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length36 ft (11 m)
Longest span34 ft (10.3 m)
Deck width45 ft (13.7 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,850 (2021)
Projected traffic5,967 by 2046
Trucks7%
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 6195 5th Ave over Soldier Creek built?

It was built in 2005, making it 20 years old in 2025.

What condition is FAU 6195 5th Ave over Soldier 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 November 2023.

How much traffic does FAU 6195 5th Ave over Soldier Creek carry?

About 5,850 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is FAU 6195 5th Ave over Soldier Creek?

The structure is 36 ft (11 m) long with a longest span of 34 ft (10.3 m) and a deck 45 ft wide.

Who owns FAU 6195 5th Ave over Soldier Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.