Ill 23 FAP 68 over Covel Creek
PoorLaSalle County, Illinois · 3.35 MI S of Ill 71 · Structure no. 050004700000000
- Built
- 1953
- 72 years old, rebuilt 1996
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected May 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel Continuous
- Length
- 172 ft
- 4 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 5,550
- 2023 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Ill 23 FAP 68 over Covel Creek is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Ill 23 FAP 68 over Covel Creek in LaSalle County, Illinois. It was built in 1953 and reconstructed in 1996, 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 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.
It carries about 5,550 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 6,515 by 2046. The structure is 172 ft (52.4 m) long and 39 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).
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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.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Ill 23 FAP 68 over Covel Creek built?
It was built in 1953, making it 72 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1996.
What condition is Ill 23 FAP 68 over Covel Creek 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 May 2023.
How much traffic does Ill 23 FAP 68 over Covel Creek carry?
About 5,550 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.
How long is Ill 23 FAP 68 over Covel Creek?
The structure is 172 ft (52.4 m) long with a longest span of 47 ft (14.3 m) and a deck 39 ft wide.
Who owns Ill 23 FAP 68 over Covel Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.