FAS2258 CH21 over Fox River
GoodLaSalle County, Illinois · E 2153 N 3440 · Structure no. 050305900000000
- Built
- 1960
- 65 years old, rebuilt 2000
- Condition
- Good
- inspected April 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel Continuous
- Length
- 326 ft
- 4 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 800
- 2020 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
FAS2258 CH21 over Fox River is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying FAS2258 CH21 over Fox River in LaSalle County, Illinois. It was built in 1960 and reconstructed in 2000, so it is 65 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 800 vehicles a day, roughly 25% of them trucks, projected to reach 808 by 2046. The structure is 326 ft (99.4 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 14.9 mi (24 km).
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was FAS2258 CH21 over Fox River built?
It was built in 1960, making it 65 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2000.
What condition is FAS2258 CH21 over Fox River 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 April 2023.
How much traffic does FAS2258 CH21 over Fox River carry?
About 800 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 25% are trucks.
How long is FAS2258 CH21 over Fox River?
The structure is 326 ft (99.4 m) long with a longest span of 104 ft (31.7 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.
Who owns FAS2258 CH21 over Fox River?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.