US Bridges

Channahon Minoka R over I&m Canal

Good

Will County, Illinois · 0.3 MI NW Channahon · Structure no. 099301800000000

Built
1947
78 years old, rebuilt 2018
Condition
Good
inspected July 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
32 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
4,900
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Channahon Minoka R over I&m Canal is a concrete slab carrying Channahon Minoka R over I&m Canal in Will County, Illinois. It was built in 1947 and reconstructed in 2018, 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 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 4,900 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 6,624 by 2046. The structure is 32 ft (9.7 m) long and 40 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesChannahon Minoka R
CrossesI&m Canal
Location0.3 MI NW Channahon
Coordinates41.43355, -88.23002
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
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating61.4 US tons
Inventory rating47.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length32 ft (9.7 m)
Longest span30 ft (9 m)
Deck width40 ft (12.2 m)
Roadway width39 ft (12 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,900 (2023)
Projected traffic6,624 by 2046
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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 Channahon Minoka R over I&m Canal built?

It was built in 1947, making it 78 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2018.

What condition is Channahon Minoka R over I&m Canal 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 July 2024.

How much traffic does Channahon Minoka R over I&m Canal carry?

About 4,900 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is Channahon Minoka R over I&m Canal?

The structure is 32 ft (9.7 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9 m) and a deck 40 ft wide.

Who owns Channahon Minoka R over I&m Canal?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.