US Bridges

FAU 6009/N. 44th R over Little Vermilian R.

Fair

LaSalle County, Illinois · N 44th E 405 · Structure no. 050343800000000

Built
1971
54 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2024
Type
Channel Beam
Concrete
Length
29 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
25
2016 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

FAU 6009/N. 44th R over Little Vermilian R. is a concrete channel beam carrying FAU 6009/N. 44th R over Little Vermilian R. in LaSalle County, Illinois. It was built in 1971, so it is 54 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 5 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 25 vehicles a day, roughly 32% of them trucks, projected to reach 25 by 2046. The structure is 29 ft (8.8 m) long and 26 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesFAU 6009/N. 44th R
CrossesLittle Vermilian R.
LocationN 44th E 405
CountyLaSalle County
StateIllinois
Coordinates41.56928, -89.0883
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
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 evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating57.5 US tons
Inventory rating34.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeChannel Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length29 ft (8.8 m)
Longest span27 ft (8.2 m)
Deck width26 ft (8 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic25 (2016)
Projected traffic25 by 2046
Trucks32%
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 FAU 6009/N. 44th R over Little Vermilian R. built?

It was built in 1971, making it 54 years old in 2025.

What condition is FAU 6009/N. 44th R over Little Vermilian R. 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 FAU 6009/N. 44th R over Little Vermilian R. carry?

About 25 vehicles per day (2016 count), of which roughly 32% are trucks.

How long is FAU 6009/N. 44th R over Little Vermilian R.?

The structure is 29 ft (8.8 m) long with a longest span of 27 ft (8.2 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns FAU 6009/N. 44th R over Little Vermilian R.?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.