Backbone RD FAS 24 over I-80
FairBureau County, Illinois · 1.8 MI W JCT Il 26 · Structure no. 006011600000000
- Built
- 1963
- 62 years old, rebuilt 2006
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected January 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel Continuous
- Length
- 281 ft
- 4 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 1,050
- 2020 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Backbone RD FAS 24 over I-80 is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Backbone RD FAS 24 over I-80 in Bureau County, Illinois. It was built in 1963 and reconstructed in 2006, so it is 62 years old, older 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 1,050 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,061 by 2046. The structure is 281 ft (85.8 m) long and 32 ft wide.
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Backbone RD FAS 24 over I-80 built?
It was built in 1963, making it 62 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2006.
What condition is Backbone RD FAS 24 over I-80 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 January 2024.
How much traffic does Backbone RD FAS 24 over I-80 carry?
About 1,050 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.
How long is Backbone RD FAS 24 over I-80?
The structure is 281 ft (85.8 m) long with a longest span of 86 ft (26.3 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.
Who owns Backbone RD FAS 24 over I-80?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.