US Bridges

Kankee RD over Prairie Creek

Fair

Will County, Illinois · Gallager & Kankee RD · Structure no. 099323800000000

Built
1925
100 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2024
Type
Other
Concrete
Length
48 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
275
2023 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

Kankee RD over Prairie Creek is a concrete other carrying Kankee RD over Prairie Creek in Will County, Illinois. It was built in 1925, so it is 100 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 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 275 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 180 by 2046. The structure is 48 ft (14.6 m) long and 23 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesKankee RD
CrossesPrairie Creek
LocationGallager & Kankee RD
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyWill County
StateIllinois
Coordinates41.41013, -87.94158
Functional classUrban Local

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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Operating rating47.5 US tons
Inventory rating28.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeOther
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length48 ft (14.6 m)
Longest span46 ft (14 m)
Deck width23 ft (7.1 m)
Roadway width19 ft (5.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic275 (2023)
Projected traffic180 by 2046
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerTown or Township Highway Agency
Maintained byTown or Township Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$177,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Kankee RD over Prairie Creek built?

It was built in 1925, making it 100 years old in 2025.

What condition is Kankee RD over Prairie 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 July 2024.

How much traffic does Kankee RD over Prairie Creek carry?

About 275 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Kankee RD over Prairie Creek?

The structure is 48 ft (14.6 m) long with a longest span of 46 ft (14 m) and a deck 23 ft wide.

Who owns Kankee RD over Prairie Creek?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.