US Bridges

Ashley Rd/Fau 5974 over I-80

Good

Grundy County, Illinois · 1.24 MI E of Il 47 · Structure no. 032011300000000

Built
2006
19 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
251 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
1,050
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Ashley Rd/Fau 5974 over I-80 is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Ashley Rd/Fau 5974 over I-80 in Grundy County, Illinois. It was built in 2006, so it is 19 years old, younger 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 1,050 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,320 by 2046. The structure is 251 ft (76.5 m) long and 35 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesAshley Rd/Fau 5974
CrossesI-80
Location1.24 MI E of Il 47
CountyGrundy County
StateIllinois
Coordinates41.39937, -88.40318
Functional classUrban Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionMarch 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating98.2 US tons
Inventory rating55 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2 (+2 approach)
Design loadHS 20
Structure length251 ft (76.5 m)
Longest span122 ft (37.1 m)
Deck width35 ft (10.7 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,050 (2024)
Projected traffic1,320 by 2046
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

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 Ashley Rd/Fau 5974 over I-80 built?

It was built in 2006, making it 19 years old in 2025.

What condition is Ashley Rd/Fau 5974 over I-80 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 Ashley Rd/Fau 5974 over I-80 carry?

About 1,050 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is Ashley Rd/Fau 5974 over I-80?

The structure is 251 ft (76.5 m) long with a longest span of 122 ft (37.1 m) and a deck 35 ft wide.

Who owns Ashley Rd/Fau 5974 over I-80?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.