US Bridges

FAS 174/CH 9 over I-80 /Test RD Access

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LaSalle County, Illinois · 4.0 M E of Il 178 · Structure no. 050026100000000

Built
2021
4 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
225 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
150
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FAS 174/CH 9 over I-80 /Test RD Access is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying FAS 174/CH 9 over I-80 /Test RD Access in LaSalle County, Illinois. It was built in 2021, so it is 4 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 150 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 152 by 2046. The structure is 225 ft (68.7 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesFAS 174/CH 9
CrossesI-80 /Test RD Access
Location4.0 M E of Il 178
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyLaSalle County
StateIllinois
Coordinates41.36803, -88.93334
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
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionMay 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating46.4 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length225 ft (68.7 m)
Longest span118 ft (36.1 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.5 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic150 (2020)
Projected traffic152 by 2046
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
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—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was FAS 174/CH 9 over I-80 /Test RD Access built?

It was built in 2021, making it 4 years old in 2025.

What condition is FAS 174/CH 9 over I-80 /Test RD Access 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 2023.

How much traffic does FAS 174/CH 9 over I-80 /Test RD Access carry?

About 150 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is FAS 174/CH 9 over I-80 /Test RD Access?

The structure is 225 ft (68.7 m) long with a longest span of 118 ft (36.1 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns FAS 174/CH 9 over I-80 /Test RD Access?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.