US Bridges

Twp RD 170 over FAI 80

Fair

LaSalle County, Illinois · 2.0 MI E of Ill 178 · Structure no. 050012700000000

Built
1961
64 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
206 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
50
2016 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Twp RD 170 over FAI 80 is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Twp RD 170 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 50 vehicles a day, projected to reach 51 by 2046. The structure is 206 ft (62.7 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesTwp RD 170
CrossesFAI 80
Location2.0 MI E of Ill 178
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates41.36902, -88.97174
Functional classRural 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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionFebruary 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 alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating47.5 US tons
Inventory rating28.5 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 15
Structure length206 ft (62.7 m)
Longest span59 ft (18.1 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.1 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic50 (2016)
Projected traffic51 by 2046
Trucks0%
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 Twp RD 170 over FAI 80 built?

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

What condition is Twp RD 170 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 February 2024.

How much traffic does Twp RD 170 over FAI 80 carry?

About 50 vehicles per day (2016 count).

How long is Twp RD 170 over FAI 80?

The structure is 206 ft (62.7 m) long with a longest span of 59 ft (18.1 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns Twp RD 170 over FAI 80?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.