US Bridges

E. 19th RD FAU 616 over Prairie Creek

Fair

LaSalle County, Illinois · E 19th N 1410 · Structure no. 050318700000000

Built
1935
90 years old, rebuilt 1984
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
33 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
450
2020 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

E. 19th RD FAU 616 over Prairie Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying E. 19th RD FAU 616 over Prairie Creek in LaSalle County, Illinois. It was built in 1935 and reconstructed in 1984, so it is 90 years old, older than the Illinois average of 45.3 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 450 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 455 by 2046. The structure is 33 ft (10.1 m) long and 24 ft wide.

CarriesE. 19th RD FAU 616
CrossesPrairie Creek
LocationE 19th N 1410
Coordinates41.13685, -88.79728
Functional classUrban Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to 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 rating69.3 US tons
Inventory rating41.4 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length33 ft (10.1 m)
Longest span32 ft (9.8 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.3 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic450 (2020)
Projected traffic455 by 2046
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed—
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerTown or Township Highway Agency
Maintained byTown or Township 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 E. 19th RD FAU 616 over Prairie Creek built?

It was built in 1935, making it 90 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1984.

What condition is E. 19th RD FAU 616 over Prairie Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in June 2024.

How much traffic does E. 19th RD FAU 616 over Prairie Creek carry?

About 450 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is E. 19th RD FAU 616 over Prairie Creek?

The structure is 33 ft (10.1 m) long with a longest span of 32 ft (9.8 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns E. 19th RD FAU 616 over Prairie Creek?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.