US Bridges

Ill 23SBL Lasalle over Parking Lot Entrance

Fair

LaSalle County, Illinois · Down Town Ottawa · Structure no. 050018200000000

Built
1982
43 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
87 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
10,100
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Ill 23SBL Lasalle over Parking Lot Entrance is a concrete continuous slab carrying Ill 23SBL Lasalle over Parking Lot Entrance in LaSalle County, Illinois. It was built in 1982, so it is 43 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 10,100 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 10,403 by 2046. The structure is 87 ft (26.4 m) long and 40 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesIll 23SBL Lasalle
CrossesParking Lot Entrance
LocationDown Town Ottawa
RouteState Highway 23
Coordinates41.34449, -88.84227
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.
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 geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating61.8 US tons
Inventory rating36.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length87 ft (26.4 m)
Longest span36 ft (11 m)
Deck width40 ft (12.2 m)
Roadway width31 ft (9.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic10,100 (2023)
Projected traffic10,403 by 2046
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesOther
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Ill 23SBL Lasalle over Parking Lot Entrance built?

It was built in 1982, making it 43 years old in 2025.

What condition is Ill 23SBL Lasalle over Parking Lot Entrance 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 Ill 23SBL Lasalle over Parking Lot Entrance carry?

About 10,100 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Ill 23SBL Lasalle over Parking Lot Entrance?

The structure is 87 ft (26.4 m) long with a longest span of 36 ft (11 m) and a deck 40 ft wide.

Who owns Ill 23SBL Lasalle over Parking Lot Entrance?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.