US Bridges

Il 170 FAP 786 over Unnamed Creek

Good

LaSalle County, Illinois · 6.98 MI S of US 6 · Structure no. 050205600000000

Built
2014
11 years old
Condition
Good
inspected January 2021
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
23 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
1,200
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Il 170 FAP 786 over Unnamed Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Il 170 FAP 786 over Unnamed Creek in LaSalle County, Illinois. It was built in 2014, so it is 11 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 1,200 vehicles a day, roughly 17% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,061 by 2046. The structure is 23 ft (7.1 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesIl 170 FAP 786
CrossesUnnamed Creek
Location6.98 MI S of US 6
RouteState Highway 170
Coordinates41.221, -88.60659
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Culvert8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJanuary 2021
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating59.6 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length23 ft (7.1 m)
Longest span11 ft (3.3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,200 (2023)
Projected traffic1,061 by 2046
Trucks17%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
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 Il 170 FAP 786 over Unnamed Creek built?

It was built in 2014, making it 11 years old in 2025.

What condition is Il 170 FAP 786 over Unnamed Creek 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 170 FAP 786 over Unnamed Creek carry?

About 1,200 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 17% are trucks.

How long is Il 170 FAP 786 over Unnamed Creek?

The structure is 23 ft (7.1 m) long with a longest span of 11 ft (3.3 m).

Who owns Il 170 FAP 786 over Unnamed Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.