SR 39 over Kankakee River
GoodStarke County, Indiana · 01.52 N SR 8 · Structure no. 013490
- Built
- 1951
- 74 years old, rebuilt 2003
- Condition
- Good
- inspected December 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel Continuous
- Length
- 163 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 2,120
- 2004 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
SR 39 over Kankakee River is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR 39 over Kankakee River in Starke County, Indiana. It was built in 1951 and reconstructed in 2003, so it is 74 years old, older than the Indiana average of 46.6 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 2,120 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,518 by 2030. The structure is 163 ft (49.6 m) long and 40 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 km).
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was SR 39 over Kankakee River built?
It was built in 1951, making it 74 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2003.
What condition is SR 39 over Kankakee River 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 December 2023.
How much traffic does SR 39 over Kankakee River carry?
About 2,120 vehicles per day (2004 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.
How long is SR 39 over Kankakee River?
The structure is 163 ft (49.6 m) long with a longest span of 60 ft (18.2 m) and a deck 40 ft wide.
Who owns SR 39 over Kankakee River?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.