US Bridges

Ill 351 St. Vincen over FAI 80

Good

LaSalle County, Illinois · 1.6 MI E Jc Ill 251 · Structure no. 050023000000000

Built
2005
20 years old
Condition
Good
inspected January 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
245 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
5,250
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Ill 351 St. Vincen over FAI 80 is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Ill 351 St. Vincen over FAI 80 in LaSalle County, Illinois. It was built in 2005, so it is 20 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 5,250 vehicles a day, roughly 44% of them trucks, projected to reach 6,010 by 2046. The structure is 245 ft (74.8 m) long and 55 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

CarriesIll 351 St. Vincen
CrossesFAI 80
Location1.6 MI E Jc Ill 251
RouteState Highway 351
Coordinates41.37217, -89.09686
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

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.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJanuary 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating79.3 US tons
Inventory rating47.5 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length245 ft (74.8 m)
Longest span96 ft (29.3 m)
Deck width55 ft (16.8 m)
Roadway width49 ft (14.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,250 (2023)
Projected traffic6,010 by 2046
Trucks44%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesOverpass structure at an interchange
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 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—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Ill 351 St. Vincen over FAI 80 built?

It was built in 2005, making it 20 years old in 2025.

What condition is Ill 351 St. Vincen over FAI 80 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 January 2023.

How much traffic does Ill 351 St. Vincen over FAI 80 carry?

About 5,250 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 44% are trucks.

How long is Ill 351 St. Vincen over FAI 80?

The structure is 245 ft (74.8 m) long with a longest span of 96 ft (29.3 m) and a deck 55 ft wide.

Who owns Ill 351 St. Vincen over FAI 80?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.