US Bridges

Ill 71 and Ill 23 over Il Rv & Acc RD

Fair

LaSalle County, Illinois · 1 Mile South US 6 · Structure no. 050018000000000

Built
1981
44 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
1,211 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
22,900
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Ill 71 and Ill 23 over Il Rv & Acc RD is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Ill 71 and Ill 23 over Il Rv & Acc RD in LaSalle County, Illinois. It was built in 1981, so it is 44 years old, younger 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 22,900 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 23,937 by 2046. The structure is 1,211 ft (369 m) long and 76 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 14.3 mi (23 km).

CarriesIll 71 and Ill 23
CrossesIl Rv & Acc RD
Location1 Mile South US 6
RouteState Highway 23
Coordinates41.34376, -88.84157
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

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.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
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
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating55.3 US tons
Inventory rating33.2 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3 (+3 approach)
Design loadHS 20
Structure length1,211 ft (369 m)
Longest span510 ft (155.4 m)
Deck width76 ft (23.1 m)
Roadway width58 ft (17.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic22,900 (2023)
Projected traffic23,937 by 2046
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed14.3 mi (23 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

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—
NavigationNavigation control on waterway (bridge permit required)

Frequently asked questions

When was Ill 71 and Ill 23 over Il Rv & Acc RD built?

It was built in 1981, making it 44 years old in 2025.

What condition is Ill 71 and Ill 23 over Il Rv & Acc RD 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 May 2024.

How much traffic does Ill 71 and Ill 23 over Il Rv & Acc RD carry?

About 22,900 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Ill 71 and Ill 23 over Il Rv & Acc RD?

The structure is 1,211 ft (369 m) long with a longest span of 510 ft (155.4 m) and a deck 76 ft wide.

Who owns Ill 71 and Ill 23 over Il Rv & Acc RD?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.