US Bridges

Twp RD TR 4 over FAI 80

PoorPosted for load

LaSalle County, Illinois · 9.12 MI W Ill 47 · Structure no. 032005300000000

Built
1960
65 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected February 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
201 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
100
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Twp RD TR 4 over FAI 80 is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Twp RD TR 4 over FAI 80 in LaSalle County, Illinois. It was built in 1960, so it is 65 years old, older than the Illinois average of 45.3 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 100 vehicles a day, roughly 22% of them trucks, projected to reach 60 by 2046. The structure is 201 ft (61.4 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesTwp RD TR 4
CrossesFAI 80
Location9.12 MI W Ill 47
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates41.37646, -88.59386
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Poor

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionFebruary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating90.4 US tons
Inventory rating51.5 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 15
Structure length201 ft (61.4 m)
Longest span55 ft (16.9 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.2 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic100 (2024)
Projected traffic60 by 2046
Trucks22%
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—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Twp RD TR 4 over FAI 80 built?

It was built in 1960, making it 65 years old in 2025.

What condition is Twp RD TR 4 over FAI 80 in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in February 2024.

How much traffic does Twp RD TR 4 over FAI 80 carry?

About 100 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 22% are trucks.

How long is Twp RD TR 4 over FAI 80?

The structure is 201 ft (61.4 m) long with a longest span of 55 ft (16.9 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns Twp RD TR 4 over FAI 80?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.