US Bridges

Ms 6460 (e 6th Rd) over FAI 80

Fair

LaSalle County, Illinois · 4.4 MI E of Il 251 · Structure no. 050012500000000

Built
1961
64 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
205 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
275
2016 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Ms 6460 (e 6th Rd) over FAI 80 is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Ms 6460 (e 6th Rd) over FAI 80 in LaSalle County, Illinois. It was built in 1961, 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 5 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 275 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 278 by 2046. The structure is 205 ft (62.5 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesMs 6460 (e 6th Rd)
CrossesFAI 80
Location4.4 MI E of Il 251
RouteCity Street 0
CountyLaSalle County
StateIllinois
Coordinates41.36784, -89.04838
Functional classUrban Local

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.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating53.9 US tons
Inventory rating43.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 15
Structure length205 ft (62.5 m)
Longest span60 ft (18.3 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.1 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic275 (2016)
Projected traffic278 by 2046
Trucks2%
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 Ms 6460 (e 6th Rd) over FAI 80 built?

It was built in 1961, making it 64 years old in 2025.

What condition is Ms 6460 (e 6th Rd) over FAI 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 March 2024.

How much traffic does Ms 6460 (e 6th Rd) over FAI 80 carry?

About 275 vehicles per day (2016 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is Ms 6460 (e 6th Rd) over FAI 80?

The structure is 205 ft (62.5 m) long with a longest span of 60 ft (18.3 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns Ms 6460 (e 6th Rd) over FAI 80?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.