CH 21/FAU 6219
Carrying CH 21/FAU 6219 over SPRING CR
1 MI E AROMA PARK, Kankakee, Illinois
Data updated May 2026
FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.
Bridge Snapshot: CH 21/FAU 6219
The CH 21/FAU 6219 bridge in Kankakee, Illinois carries CH 21/FAU 6219 over SPRING CR. It was built in 1957, making it 69 years old today. It was last reconstructed in 1996, extending its service life. The structure is built primarily of prestressed concrete and spans 5 sections, stretching 36.5 meters (120 feet) end to end. Daily traffic averages 700 vehicles, placing it in the lower-traffic tier of Illinois bridges. It is owned and maintained by County Highway Agency.
The latest FHWA inspection records show a deck rating of 7/9, superstructure at 7/9, substructure at 6/9. The weakest component sits in fair condition. No reported major component scores in the Poor range under the current federal condition thresholds. Its NBI inventory load rating is 23.3 metric tons.
Sourced from the FHWA National Bridge Inventory. See our methodology for refresh cadence and NBI release vintage.
How CH 21/FAU 6219 compares
Live comparison across Illinois.
Historical Sufficiency Rating
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Condition Ratings
Full 0–9 scale + sufficiency-rating breakdown: how condition ratings work.
Structural Details
- Year Built
- 1957
- Last Reconstructed
- 1996
- Material
- Prestressed Concrete
- Number of Spans
- 5
- Structure Length
- 36.5 m (120 ft)
- Deck Width
- 7.3 m (24 ft)
- Owner
- County Highway Agency
- Avg Daily Traffic
- 700 vehicles/day
- Structure Number
- 046302300000000
Location
Data Source
FHWA National Bridge Inventory (NBI).
FHWA NBI Program ↗Condition Analysis
- • At 7/9, the deck (driving surface) is in good shape and shows no significant wear.
- • The superstructure (beams and supports above the deck) rates good at 7/9, with no significant deterioration on file.
- • The substructure (piers and abutments) is in fair condition (6/9), with minor deterioration that may require routine maintenance.
How to read this record
This page shows what the last federal inspection recorded, not whether CH 21/FAU 6219 is safe to cross today. Here is how to use it.
- NBI condition ratings reflect the latest record in this annual dataset, not a live status. Current routine inspection intervals are risk-based.
- Learn how the 0–9 condition scale and Good/Fair/Poor categories are defined. How condition ratings work
- Compare CH 21/FAU 6219 against other structures in Kankakee and across Illinois. Illinois bridges
- Noticed visible damage or a safety concern? Report it to the agency that owns the bridge, or call 911 in an emergency. How to report a bridge
Condition codes come straight from the FHWA National Bridge Inventory and are not a real-time safety judgment. Only the owning agency, a state DOT, county, or other owner, can post, restrict, or close a bridge.
Frequently Asked Questions
What do the condition ratings mean for CH 21/FAU 6219?
CH 21/FAU 6219 in Kankakee, Illinois has a deck rating of 7/9, superstructure rating of 7/9, and substructure rating of 6/9 on the FHWA's 0–9 scale.
How often is CH 21/FAU 6219 inspected?
CH 21/FAU 6219's responsible agency sets its routine interval under FHWA's risk-based inspection rules; this page does not expose the scheduled interval. It carries about 700 vehicles per day.
What does “structurally deficient” mean in older bridge reports?
FHWA retired that reported status beginning with the 2018 archive. CH 21/FAU 6219 is currently shown as Fair condition from its component ratings; that category is not a live closure or safety decision.
What is the inventory load rating for CH 21/FAU 6219?
CH 21/FAU 6219 has an NBI inventory load rating of 23.3 metric tons.
Who is responsible for maintaining CH 21/FAU 6219?
CH 21/FAU 6219 is owned and maintained by County Highway Agency.
How old is CH 21/FAU 6219 and does age affect safety?
CH 21/FAU 6219 was built in 1957, making it 69 years old and last reconstructed in 1996.
Disclaimer: Bridge condition data is from the FHWA NBI and reflects the last reported inspection. A Poor condition rating is not a live declaration that a bridge is closed or unsafe for travel. For current closure, posting, or safety information, contact the responsible transportation agency.
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