US Bridges

E 18th RD FAU 6160 over Prairie Creek

Good

LaSalle County, Illinois · E.18th N.1420 · Structure no. 050353800000000

Built
1991
34 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
52 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
350
2020 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

E 18th RD FAU 6160 over Prairie Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying E 18th RD FAU 6160 over Prairie Creek in LaSalle County, Illinois. It was built in 1991, so it is 34 years old, younger than the Illinois average of 45.3 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 350 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 354 by 2046. The structure is 52 ft (15.7 m) long and 24 ft wide.

CarriesE 18th RD FAU 6160
CrossesPrairie Creek
LocationE.18th N.1420
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates41.14017, -88.81636
Functional classUrban Local

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionMay 2023
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating48.9 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length52 ft (15.7 m)
Longest span49 ft (14.9 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.3 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic350 (2020)
Projected traffic354 by 2046
Trucks4%
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 18th RD FAU 6160 over Prairie Creek built?

It was built in 1991, making it 34 years old in 2025.

What condition is E 18th RD FAU 6160 over Prairie Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in May 2023.

How much traffic does E 18th RD FAU 6160 over Prairie Creek carry?

About 350 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is E 18th RD FAU 6160 over Prairie Creek?

The structure is 52 ft (15.7 m) long with a longest span of 49 ft (14.9 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns E 18th RD FAU 6160 over Prairie Creek?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.