US Bridges

FAI 80 Ebl over E Fork Nettle CR

Good

Grundy County, Illinois · 1.3 MI W of Ill 47 · Structure no. 032001100000000

Built
1958
67 years old, rebuilt 1999
Condition
Good
inspected March 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
136 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
15,300
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FAI 80 Ebl over E Fork Nettle CR is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying FAI 80 Ebl over E Fork Nettle CR in Grundy County, Illinois. It was built in 1958 and reconstructed in 1999, so it is 67 years old, older than the Illinois average of 45.3 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 15,300 vehicles a day, roughly 38% of them trucks, projected to reach 18,420 by 2046. The structure is 136 ft (41.6 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesFAI 80 Ebl
CrossesE Fork Nettle CR
Location1.3 MI W of Ill 47
RouteInterstate 80
CountyGrundy County
StateIllinois
Coordinates41.37868, -88.4436
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Interstate

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMarch 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating74.6 US tons
Inventory rating46.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length136 ft (41.6 m)
Longest span52 ft (15.7 m)
Deck width43 ft (13.2 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic15,300 (2023)
Projected traffic18,420 by 2046
Trucks38%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes
Strategic Highway NetworkInterstate STRAHNET route

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$539,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was FAI 80 Ebl over E Fork Nettle CR built?

It was built in 1958, making it 67 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1999.

What condition is FAI 80 Ebl over E Fork Nettle CR 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 March 2023.

How much traffic does FAI 80 Ebl over E Fork Nettle CR carry?

About 15,300 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 38% are trucks.

How long is FAI 80 Ebl over E Fork Nettle CR?

The structure is 136 ft (41.6 m) long with a longest span of 52 ft (15.7 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.

Who owns FAI 80 Ebl over E Fork Nettle CR?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.