US Bridges

Barnes Dr. over E Branch Kankakee Rv

Fair

Will County, Illinois · 0.25 MI N Kahler RD · Structure no. 099710100000000

Built
2011
14 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
101 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
1,350
2023 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Barnes Dr. over E Branch Kankakee Rv is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Barnes Dr. over E Branch Kankakee Rv in Will County, Illinois. It was built in 2011, so it is 14 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 1,350 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,016 by 2046. The structure is 101 ft (30.9 m) long and 15 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesBarnes Dr.
CrossesE Branch Kankakee Rv
Location0.25 MI N Kahler RD
CountyWill County
StateIllinois
Coordinates41.29931, -88.14993
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating57.1 US tons
Inventory rating34.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length101 ft (30.9 m)
Longest span77 ft (23.6 m)
Deck width15 ft (4.6 m)
Roadway width14 ft (4.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,350 (2023)
Projected traffic2,016 by 2046
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 km)
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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$185,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Barnes Dr. over E Branch Kankakee Rv built?

It was built in 2011, making it 14 years old in 2025.

What condition is Barnes Dr. over E Branch Kankakee Rv 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 March 2024.

How much traffic does Barnes Dr. over E Branch Kankakee Rv carry?

About 1,350 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Barnes Dr. over E Branch Kankakee Rv?

The structure is 101 ft (30.9 m) long with a longest span of 77 ft (23.6 m) and a deck 15 ft wide.

Who owns Barnes Dr. over E Branch Kankakee Rv?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.