US Bridges

Il 71 over Inter Stream

Good

LaSalle County, Illinois · .27 Mile N US 6 · Structure no. 050023600000000

Built
1999
26 years old
Condition
Good
inspected January 2021
Type
Frame
Concrete
Length
35 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
7,400
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Il 71 over Inter Stream is a concrete frame carrying Il 71 over Inter Stream 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 7,400 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 7,474 by 2046. The structure is 35 ft (10.8 m) long and 70 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesIl 71
CrossesInter Stream
Location.27 Mile N US 6
RouteState Highway 71
Coordinates41.35747, -88.79967
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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJanuary 2021
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
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 rating48.6 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeFrame
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length35 ft (10.8 m)
Longest span34 ft (10.5 m)
Deck width70 ft (21.3 m)
Roadway width42 ft (12.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic7,400 (2023)
Projected traffic7,474 by 2046
Trucks9%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Il 71 over Inter Stream built?

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

What condition is Il 71 over Inter Stream 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 2021.

How much traffic does Il 71 over Inter Stream carry?

About 7,400 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is Il 71 over Inter Stream?

The structure is 35 ft (10.8 m) long with a longest span of 34 ft (10.5 m) and a deck 70 ft wide.

Who owns Il 71 over Inter Stream?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.