US Bridges

Ch 13 FAS 260 over I-80

Fair

LaSalle 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).

CarriesCh 13 FAS 260
CrossesI-80
Location3.2 Me Jc 51 & I 80
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates41.36891, -89.06766
Functional classUrban Collector

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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionDecember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating37.8 US tons
Inventory rating29.3 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2 (+2 approach)
Design loadHS 20
Structure length258 ft (78.6 m)
Longest span106 ft (32.3 m)
Deck width36 ft (11 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic625 (2020)
Projected traffic631 by 2046
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

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.