Ill 23 FAP 68 over Buck Creek
FairLaSalle County, Illinois · 2.36 MI S of US 52 · Structure no. 050200100000000
- Built
- 1970
- 55 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected February 2024
- Type
- Culvert
- Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 27 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 3,350
- 2023 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Ill 23 FAP 68 over Buck Creek is a concrete continuous culvert carrying Ill 23 FAP 68 over Buck Creek in LaSalle County, Illinois. It was built in 1970, so it is 55 years old, older 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 3,350 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,788 by 2046. The structure is 27 ft (8.2 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Channel and channel protection | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Culvert | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Ill 23 FAP 68 over Buck Creek built?
It was built in 1970, making it 55 years old in 2025.
What condition is Ill 23 FAP 68 over Buck Creek 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 February 2024.
How much traffic does Ill 23 FAP 68 over Buck Creek carry?
About 3,350 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.
How long is Ill 23 FAP 68 over Buck Creek?
The structure is 27 ft (8.2 m) long with a longest span of 8 ft (2.5 m).
Who owns Ill 23 FAP 68 over Buck Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.