US Bridges

Marseilles RD/FAS2 over I-80

Fair

LaSalle County, Illinois · 3.8 MI E of Il 71 · Structure no. 050024500000000

Built
2009
16 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
193 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
4,500
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Marseilles RD/FAS2 over I-80 is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Marseilles RD/FAS2 over I-80 in LaSalle County, Illinois. It was built in 2009, so it is 16 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 6 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 4,500 vehicles a day, roughly 11% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,545 by 2046. The structure is 193 ft (58.7 m) long and 65 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesMarseilles RD/FAS2
CrossesI-80
Location3.8 MI E of Il 71
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyLaSalle County
StateIllinois
Coordinates41.37536, -88.70618
Functional classRural Minor 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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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 geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating89.6 US tons
Inventory rating53.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length193 ft (58.7 m)
Longest span95 ft (29 m)
Deck width65 ft (19.9 m)
Roadway width56 ft (17.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,500 (2020)
Projected traffic4,545 by 2046
Trucks11%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesOverpass structure at an interchange
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 Marseilles RD/FAS2 over I-80 built?

It was built in 2009, making it 16 years old in 2025.

What condition is Marseilles RD/FAS2 over I-80 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 January 2023.

How much traffic does Marseilles RD/FAS2 over I-80 carry?

About 4,500 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 11% are trucks.

How long is Marseilles RD/FAS2 over I-80?

The structure is 193 ft (58.7 m) long with a longest span of 95 ft (29 m) and a deck 65 ft wide.

Who owns Marseilles RD/FAS2 over I-80?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.