Ch 8 over Tower CR

Fair Condition74 years old1,900 vehicles/day

Location

StateIllinois
CountyKankakee
Location4.2 Mi E St.george
CarriesCh 8
CrossesTower CR
Coordinates41.19307, -87.69559

Condition Ratings

Overall ConditionFair
Deck7 (Good)
Superstructure7 (Good)
Substructure6 (Satisfactory)
Channel/Waterway6 (Satisfactory)
Scour Critical8 — Stable, low risk

Physical Characteristics

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DesignBox Beam - Multiple
Total Length27.6 ft (8.4 m)
Max Span27.6 ft (8.4 m)
Deck Width40.0 ft (12.2 m)
Deck Area102.5 sq m
Main Spans1
Year Built1952 (reconstructed 1994)

Traffic

Avg Daily Traffic1,900 (2021)
Truck Traffic16%
Lanes On Bridge2

Inspection & Ownership

Last Inspection824
Inspection FrequencyEvery 24 months
OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Historical SignificanceBridge is not eligible for the National Register
Structure Number046300500000000

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