Channahon-Minooka over Dupage River
FairWill County, Illinois · 1.4 MI NW Channahon · Structure no. 099301700000000
- Built
- 1947
- 78 years old, rebuilt 1983
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected July 2024
- Type
- Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 169 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 4,900
- 2023 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Channahon-Minooka over Dupage River is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Channahon-Minooka over Dupage River in Will County, Illinois. It was built in 1947 and reconstructed in 1983, so it is 78 years old, older 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 4,900 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 6,624 by 2046. The structure is 169 ft (51.5 m) long and 39 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Channahon-Minooka over Dupage River built?
It was built in 1947, making it 78 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1983.
What condition is Channahon-Minooka over Dupage River 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 July 2024.
How much traffic does Channahon-Minooka over Dupage River carry?
About 4,900 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.
How long is Channahon-Minooka over Dupage River?
The structure is 169 ft (51.5 m) long with a longest span of 68 ft (20.7 m) and a deck 39 ft wide.
Who owns Channahon-Minooka over Dupage River?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.