Ch-3 over Kankakee River

Fair Condition112 years old2,900 vehicles/day

Location

StateIllinois
CountyKankakee
LocationAroma Park
CarriesCh-3
CrossesKankakee River
Coordinates41.07533, -87.80578

Condition Ratings

Overall ConditionFair
Deck6 (Satisfactory)
Superstructure5 (Fair)
Substructure6 (Satisfactory)
Channel/Waterway6 (Satisfactory)
Scour Critical8 — Stable, low risk

Physical Characteristics

MaterialSteel Continuous
DesignStringer/Multi-beam
Total Length419.9 ft (128 m)
Max Span117.1 ft (35.7 m)
Deck Width44.6 ft (13.6 m)
Deck Area1740.8 sq m
Main Spans4
Year Built1914 (reconstructed 1997)

Traffic

Avg Daily Traffic2,900 (2024)
Truck Traffic8%
Lanes On Bridge2

Inspection & Ownership

Last Inspection624
Inspection FrequencyEvery 24 months
OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Historical SignificanceBridge is not eligible for the National Register
Structure Number046327600000000

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