US Bridges

FAI 80 (eb & Wb) over Aux Sable Crk

Fair

Grundy County, Illinois · 7.73 MI E of Ill 47 · Structure no. 032010200000000

Built
2003
22 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
177 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
39,100
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FAI 80 (eb & Wb) over Aux Sable Crk is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying FAI 80 (eb & Wb) over Aux Sable Crk in Grundy County, Illinois. It was built in 2003, so it is 22 years old, younger 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 6 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 39,100 vehicles a day, roughly 35% of them trucks, projected to reach 44,281 by 2046. The structure is 177 ft (54 m) long and 125 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesFAI 80 (eb & Wb)
CrossesAux Sable Crk
Location7.73 MI E of Ill 47
RouteInterstate 80
Coordinates41.45964, -88.30756
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Interstate

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionFebruary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating72.9 US tons
Inventory rating45.3 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length177 ft (54 m)
Longest span66 ft (20 m)
Deck width125 ft (38.2 m)
Roadway width118 ft (36 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic39,100 (2023)
Projected traffic44,281 by 2046
Trucks35%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was FAI 80 (eb & Wb) over Aux Sable Crk built?

It was built in 2003, making it 22 years old in 2025.

What condition is FAI 80 (eb & Wb) over Aux Sable Crk 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 February 2024.

How much traffic does FAI 80 (eb & Wb) over Aux Sable Crk carry?

About 39,100 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 35% are trucks.

How long is FAI 80 (eb & Wb) over Aux Sable Crk?

The structure is 177 ft (54 m) long with a longest span of 66 ft (20 m) and a deck 125 ft wide.

Who owns FAI 80 (eb & Wb) over Aux Sable Crk?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.