US Bridges

FAI-80 EB over E 3rd Road (ms 6100A)

Good

LaSalle County, Illinois · 1.1 MI E JCT Il 251 · Structure no. 050000300000000

Built
1961
64 years old, rebuilt 2021
Condition
Good
inspected September 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
45 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
12,800
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FAI-80 EB over E 3rd Road (ms 6100A) is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying FAI-80 EB over E 3rd Road (ms 6100A) in LaSalle County, Illinois. It was built in 1961 and reconstructed in 2021, so it is 64 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 12,800 vehicles a day, roughly 46% of them trucks, projected to reach 12,878 by 2046. The structure is 45 ft (13.8 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 EB
CrossesE 3rd Road (ms 6100A)
Location1.1 MI E JCT Il 251
RouteInterstate 80
CountyLaSalle County
StateIllinois
Coordinates41.36933, -89.10616
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.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating65.4 US tons
Inventory rating50.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length45 ft (13.8 m)
Longest span43 ft (13.2 m)
Deck width43 ft (13.2 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic12,800 (2023)
Projected traffic12,878 by 2046
Trucks46%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
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—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was FAI-80 EB over E 3rd Road (ms 6100A) built?

It was built in 1961, making it 64 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2021.

What condition is FAI-80 EB over E 3rd Road (ms 6100A) 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 September 2023.

How much traffic does FAI-80 EB over E 3rd Road (ms 6100A) carry?

About 12,800 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 46% are trucks.

How long is FAI-80 EB over E 3rd Road (ms 6100A)?

The structure is 45 ft (13.8 m) long with a longest span of 43 ft (13.2 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.

Who owns FAI-80 EB over E 3rd Road (ms 6100A)?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.