US Bridges

FAS 369 N4th RD over Long Point Creek

Fair

LaSalle County, Illinois · N 4th RD E 1050 · Structure no. 050349800000000

Built
1986
39 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
68 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
125
2020 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

FAS 369 N4th RD over Long Point Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying FAS 369 N4th RD over Long Point Creek in LaSalle County, Illinois. It was built in 1986, so it is 39 years old, younger 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 125 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 126 by 2046. The structure is 68 ft (20.7 m) long and 30 ft wide.

CarriesFAS 369 N4th RD
CrossesLong Point Creek
LocationN 4th RD E 1050
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates40.98586, -88.95956
Functional classRural Major 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 above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Operating rating48.9 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length68 ft (20.7 m)
Longest span65 ft (19.8 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.1 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic125 (2020)
Projected traffic126 by 2046
Trucks2%
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 FAS 369 N4th RD over Long Point Creek built?

It was built in 1986, making it 39 years old in 2025.

What condition is FAS 369 N4th RD over Long Point 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 FAS 369 N4th RD over Long Point Creek carry?

About 125 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is FAS 369 N4th RD over Long Point Creek?

The structure is 68 ft (20.7 m) long with a longest span of 65 ft (19.8 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns FAS 369 N4th RD over Long Point Creek?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.