Ch 25/FAS 271 over FAI 80
PoorLaSalle County, Illinois · 4.5 MI E Marseil. RD · Structure no. 050010500000000
- Built
- 1960
- 65 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected December 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 196 ft
- 4 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 1,150
- 2020 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Ch 25/FAS 271 over FAI 80 is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Ch 25/FAS 271 over FAI 80 in LaSalle County, Illinois. It was built in 1960, so it is 65 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. Its operating status is: open, would be posted or closed except for temporary shoring.
It carries about 1,150 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,162 by 2046. The structure is 196 ft (59.7 m) long and 32 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 | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Ch 25/FAS 271 over FAI 80 built?
It was built in 1960, making it 65 years old in 2025.
What condition is Ch 25/FAS 271 over FAI 80 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 December 2024.
How much traffic does Ch 25/FAS 271 over FAI 80 carry?
About 1,150 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.
How long is Ch 25/FAS 271 over FAI 80?
The structure is 196 ft (59.7 m) long with a longest span of 56 ft (17.1 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.
Who owns Ch 25/FAS 271 over FAI 80?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.