Kennedy Road over Black Walnut Crk
FairWill County, Illinois · .7M E of IL50 · Structure no. 099490700000000
- Built
- 1984
- 41 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected July 2024
- Type
- Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 70 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 350
- 2023 count
- Owner
- Town / Township
- Town or Township Highway Agency
About this bridge
Kennedy Road over Black Walnut Crk is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Kennedy Road over Black Walnut Crk in Will County, Illinois. It was built in 1984, so it is 41 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 350 vehicles a day, roughly 13% of them trucks, projected to reach 612 by 2046. The structure is 70 ft (21.3 m) long and 72 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 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 | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Kennedy Road over Black Walnut Crk built?
It was built in 1984, making it 41 years old in 2025.
What condition is Kennedy Road over Black Walnut Crk 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 Kennedy Road over Black Walnut Crk carry?
About 350 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 13% are trucks.
How long is Kennedy Road over Black Walnut Crk?
The structure is 70 ft (21.3 m) long with a longest span of 69 ft (21 m) and a deck 72 ft wide.
Who owns Kennedy Road over Black Walnut Crk?
It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.