US Bridges

Ill 351 FAP 619 over I & M Canal Buzzi RR

Good

LaSalle County, Illinois · 0.20 MI S of US 6 · Structure no. 050001700000000

Built
1953
72 years old, rebuilt 2001
Condition
Good
inspected February 2021
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
662 ft
12 main spans
Daily traffic
5,250
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Ill 351 FAP 619 over I & M Canal Buzzi RR is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Ill 351 FAP 619 over I & M Canal Buzzi RR in LaSalle County, Illinois. It was built in 1953 and reconstructed in 2001, so it is 72 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 5,250 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,798 by 2046. The structure is 662 ft (201.8 m) long and 39 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesIll 351 FAP 619
CrossesI & M Canal Buzzi RR
Location0.20 MI S of US 6
RouteState Highway 351
Coordinates41.3254, -89.09367
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

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.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionFebruary 2021
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating86.1 US tons
Inventory rating51.5 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans12
Design loadHS 20
Structure length662 ft (201.8 m)
Longest span72 ft (21.9 m)
Deck width39 ft (11.8 m)
Roadway width31 ft (9.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,250 (2023)
Projected traffic4,798 by 2046
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRailroad and waterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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 proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$2.6 million
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Ill 351 FAP 619 over I & M Canal Buzzi RR built?

It was built in 1953, making it 72 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2001.

What condition is Ill 351 FAP 619 over I & M Canal Buzzi RR 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 February 2021.

How much traffic does Ill 351 FAP 619 over I & M Canal Buzzi RR carry?

About 5,250 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Ill 351 FAP 619 over I & M Canal Buzzi RR?

The structure is 662 ft (201.8 m) long with a longest span of 72 ft (21.9 m) and a deck 39 ft wide.

Who owns Ill 351 FAP 619 over I & M Canal Buzzi RR?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.