Ch 13 FAS 260 over I-80
FairLaSalle County, Illinois · 3.2 Me Jc 51 & I 80 · Structure no. 050009300000000
- Built
- 1961
- 64 years old, rebuilt 1979
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected December 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel Continuous
- Length
- 258 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 625
- 2020 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Ch 13 FAS 260 over I-80 is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Ch 13 FAS 260 over I-80 in LaSalle County, Illinois. It was built in 1961 and reconstructed in 1979, 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 625 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 631 by 2046. The structure is 258 ft (78.6 m) long and 36 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).
Location
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Ch 13 FAS 260 over I-80 built?
It was built in 1961, making it 64 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1979.
What condition is Ch 13 FAS 260 over I-80 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 Ch 13 FAS 260 over I-80 carry?
About 625 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.
How long is Ch 13 FAS 260 over I-80?
The structure is 258 ft (78.6 m) long with a longest span of 106 ft (32.3 m) and a deck 36 ft wide.
Who owns Ch 13 FAS 260 over I-80?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.