US Bridges

FAI-80 WB over Pecumsaugan Crk

Fair

LaSalle County, Illinois · 5.3 MI E of Il 251 · Structure no. 050000800000000

Built
1961
64 years old, rebuilt 2003
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
150 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
15,350
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FAI-80 WB over Pecumsaugan Crk is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying FAI-80 WB over Pecumsaugan Crk in LaSalle County, Illinois. It was built in 1961 and reconstructed in 2003, 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 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 15,350 vehicles a day, roughly 43% of them trucks, projected to reach 15,857 by 2046. The structure is 150 ft (45.7 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesFAI-80 WB
CrossesPecumsaugan Crk
Location5.3 MI E of Il 251
RouteInterstate 80
Coordinates41.36788, -89.02853
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.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionDecember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to 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 rating72.1 US tons
Inventory rating43.2 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length150 ft (45.7 m)
Longest span49 ft (14.9 m)
Deck width43 ft (13.1 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic15,350 (2023)
Projected traffic15,857 by 2046
Trucks43%
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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$1.2 million
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was FAI-80 WB over Pecumsaugan Crk built?

It was built in 1961, making it 64 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2003.

What condition is FAI-80 WB over Pecumsaugan 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 December 2024.

How much traffic does FAI-80 WB over Pecumsaugan Crk carry?

About 15,350 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 43% are trucks.

How long is FAI-80 WB over Pecumsaugan Crk?

The structure is 150 ft (45.7 m) long with a longest span of 49 ft (14.9 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.

Who owns FAI-80 WB over Pecumsaugan Crk?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.