US Bridges

Il 23/IL 71 (sb) over Ill Mich Canal

Good

LaSalle County, Illinois · 0.2 MI S US 6 · Structure no. 050023400000000

Built
1999
26 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2024
Type
Frame
Concrete
Length
22 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
10,400
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Il 23/IL 71 (sb) over Ill Mich Canal is a concrete frame carrying Il 23/IL 71 (sb) over Ill Mich Canal 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 10,400 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 10,302 by 2046. The structure is 22 ft (6.6 m) long and 66 ft wide.

CarriesIl 23/IL 71 (sb)
CrossesIll Mich Canal
Location0.2 MI S US 6
RouteState Highway 23
Coordinates41.3532, -88.84269
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating65.4 US tons
Inventory rating39.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeFrame
MaterialConcrete
DeckOther
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length22 ft (6.6 m)
Longest span20 ft (6.1 m)
Deck width66 ft (20.2 m)
Roadway width49 ft (15 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic10,400 (2023)
Projected traffic10,302 by 2046
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure3
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed—
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—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Il 23/IL 71 (sb) over Ill Mich Canal built?

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

What condition is Il 23/IL 71 (sb) over Ill Mich Canal 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 Il 23/IL 71 (sb) over Ill Mich Canal carry?

About 10,400 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is Il 23/IL 71 (sb) over Ill Mich Canal?

The structure is 22 ft (6.6 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6.1 m) and a deck 66 ft wide.

Who owns Il 23/IL 71 (sb) over Ill Mich Canal?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.