US Bridges

RD to Landfill over Ill Rv Back Water

PoorPosted for load

LaSalle County, Illinois · E 209th N 2605 · Structure no. 050308000000000

Built
1932
93 years old, rebuilt 1996
Condition
Poor
inspected August 2024
Type
Truss - Thru
Steel
Length
286 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
75
2016 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

RD to Landfill over Ill Rv Back Water is a steel truss - thru carrying RD to Landfill over Ill Rv Back Water in LaSalle County, Illinois. It was built in 1932 and reconstructed in 1996, so it is 93 years old, older than the Illinois average of 45.3 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 75 vehicles a day, projected to reach 76 by 2046. The structure is 286 ft (87.2 m) long and 18 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesRD to Landfill
CrossesIll Rv Back Water
LocationE 209th N 2605
RouteCity Street 0
CountyLaSalle County
StateIllinois
Coordinates41.31091, -89.12689
Functional classUrban Local

Condition and inspection

Poor

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Superstructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Operating rating36.8 US tons
Inventory rating22.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTruss - Thru
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length286 ft (87.2 m)
Longest span139 ft (42.4 m)
Deck width18 ft (5.5 m)
Roadway width18 ft (5.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic75 (2016)
Projected traffic76 by 2046
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed—
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Maintained byCity or Municipal 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 RD to Landfill over Ill Rv Back Water built?

It was built in 1932, making it 93 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1996.

What condition is RD to Landfill over Ill Rv Back Water in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in August 2024.

How much traffic does RD to Landfill over Ill Rv Back Water carry?

About 75 vehicles per day (2016 count).

How long is RD to Landfill over Ill Rv Back Water?

The structure is 286 ft (87.2 m) long with a longest span of 139 ft (42.4 m) and a deck 18 ft wide.

Who owns RD to Landfill over Ill Rv Back Water?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.