US Bridges

FAS268 B/CH15 over Person Creek

Good

LaSalle County, Illinois · E 22nd N 2600 · Structure no. 050302200000000

Built
1955
70 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
31 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
900
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

FAS268 B/CH15 over Person Creek is a concrete slab carrying FAS268 B/CH15 over Person Creek in LaSalle County, Illinois. It was built in 1955, so it is 70 years old, older 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 900 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 909 by 2046. The structure is 31 ft (9.4 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 16.2 mi (26 km).

CarriesFAS268 B/CH15
CrossesPerson Creek
LocationE 22nd N 2600
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates41.31099, -88.71909
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.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMay 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating54.2 US tons
Inventory rating32.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 15
Structure length31 ft (9.4 m)
Longest span31 ft (9.4 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.5 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic900 (2020)
Projected traffic909 by 2046
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed16.2 mi (26 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty 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 FAS268 B/CH15 over Person Creek built?

It was built in 1955, making it 70 years old in 2025.

What condition is FAS268 B/CH15 over Person 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 May 2023.

How much traffic does FAS268 B/CH15 over Person Creek carry?

About 900 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is FAS268 B/CH15 over Person Creek?

The structure is 31 ft (9.4 m) long with a longest span of 31 ft (9.4 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns FAS268 B/CH15 over Person Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.