US Bridges

FAI-80 WB over B.N. RR

Fair

LaSalle County, Illinois · 2.0 MI E of Ill 23 · Structure no. 050001200000000

Built
1959
66 years old, rebuilt 1994
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
178 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
13,700
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FAI-80 WB over B.N. RR is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying FAI-80 WB over B.N. RR in LaSalle County, Illinois. It was built in 1959 and reconstructed in 1994, so it is 66 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 13,700 vehicles a day, roughly 43% of them trucks, projected to reach 15,605 by 2046. The structure is 178 ft (54.3 m) long and 40 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

Open in Google Maps
CarriesFAI-80 WB
CrossesB.N. RR
Location2.0 MI E of Ill 23
RouteInterstate 80
CountyLaSalle County
StateIllinois
Coordinates41.37725, -88.79719
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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMarch 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating107.1 US tons
Inventory rating62.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length178 ft (54.3 m)
Longest span64 ft (19.4 m)
Deck width40 ft (12.2 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic13,700 (2023)
Projected traffic15,605 by 2046
Trucks43%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRailroad
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 WB over B.N. RR built?

It was built in 1959, making it 66 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1994.

What condition is FAI-80 WB over B.N. RR 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 March 2023.

How much traffic does FAI-80 WB over B.N. RR carry?

About 13,700 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 43% are trucks.

How long is FAI-80 WB over B.N. RR?

The structure is 178 ft (54.3 m) long with a longest span of 64 ft (19.4 m) and a deck 40 ft wide.

Who owns FAI-80 WB over B.N. RR?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.