US Bridges

FAS 268 a over Ill Riv & or 11

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LaSalle County, Illinois · .41 M S of US 6 · Structure no. 050021900000000

Built
1999
26 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
1,667 ft
9 main spans
Daily traffic
3,450
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FAS 268 a over Ill Riv & or 11 is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying FAS 268 a over Ill Riv & or 11 in LaSalle County, Illinois. It was built in 1999, so it is 26 years old, younger than the Illinois average of 45.3 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 3,450 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,485 by 2046. The structure is 1,667 ft (508.2 m) long and 40 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 9.9 mi (16 km).

Location

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CarriesFAS 268 a
CrossesIll Riv & or 11
Location.41 M S of US 6
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyLaSalle County
StateIllinois
Coordinates41.32403, -88.71015
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating57.5 US tons
Inventory rating34.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans9
Design loadHS 20
Structure length1,667 ft (508.2 m)
Longest span297 ft (90.6 m)
Deck width40 ft (12.1 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,450 (2020)
Projected traffic3,485 by 2046
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway and waterway
Detour if closed9.9 mi (16 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—
NavigationNavigation control on waterway (bridge permit required)

Frequently asked questions

When was FAS 268 a over Ill Riv & or 11 built?

It was built in 1999, making it 26 years old in 2025.

What condition is FAS 268 a over Ill Riv & or 11 in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in May 2024.

How much traffic does FAS 268 a over Ill Riv & or 11 carry?

About 3,450 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is FAS 268 a over Ill Riv & or 11?

The structure is 1,667 ft (508.2 m) long with a longest span of 297 ft (90.6 m) and a deck 40 ft wide.

Who owns FAS 268 a over Ill Riv & or 11?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.