US Bridges

Twp RD TR 244 over FAI 80

Fair

LaSalle County, Illinois · 6.0 MI E of Ill 178 · Structure no. 050012900000000

Built
1962
63 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
204 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
225
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Twp RD TR 244 over FAI 80 is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Twp RD TR 244 over FAI 80 in LaSalle County, Illinois. It was built in 1962, so it is 63 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 225 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 227 by 2046. The structure is 204 ft (62.1 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesTwp RD TR 244
CrossesFAI 80
Location6.0 MI E of Ill 178
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyLaSalle County
StateIllinois
Coordinates41.36849, -88.89379
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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 geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating54.2 US tons
Inventory rating30 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 15
Structure length204 ft (62.1 m)
Longest span59 ft (18 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.1 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic225 (2020)
Projected traffic227 by 2046
Trucks10%
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 TR 244 over FAI 80 built?

It was built in 1962, making it 63 years old in 2025.

What condition is Twp RD TR 244 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 TR 244 over FAI 80 carry?

About 225 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Twp RD TR 244 over FAI 80?

The structure is 204 ft (62.1 m) long with a longest span of 59 ft (18 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns Twp RD TR 244 over FAI 80?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.