FAU 6166 over Eagle Creek
PoorLaSalle County, Illinois · E 16th N 1399 · Structure no. 050316700000000
- Built
- 1960
- 65 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected June 2024
- Type
- Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 50 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 75
- 2020 count
- Owner
- City
- City or Municipal Highway Agency
About this bridge
FAU 6166 over Eagle Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying FAU 6166 over Eagle Creek in LaSalle County, Illinois. It was built in 1960, 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 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.
It carries about 75 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 76 by 2046. The structure is 50 ft (15.2 m) long and 26 ft wide.
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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.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was FAU 6166 over Eagle Creek built?
It was built in 1960, making it 65 years old in 2025.
What condition is FAU 6166 over Eagle Creek 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 June 2024.
How much traffic does FAU 6166 over Eagle Creek carry?
About 75 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.
How long is FAU 6166 over Eagle Creek?
The structure is 50 ft (15.2 m) long with a longest span of 47 ft (14.3 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.
Who owns FAU 6166 over Eagle Creek?
It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.