US Bridges

FAS 178 over Br Indian CR

Good

LaSalle County, Illinois · E 10th N 4750 · Structure no. 050357900000000

Built
2003
22 years old
Condition
Good
inspected July 2022
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
61 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
175
2020 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

FAS 178 over Br Indian CR is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying FAS 178 over Br Indian CR in LaSalle County, Illinois. It was built in 2003, so it is 22 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 175 vehicles a day, roughly 22% of them trucks, projected to reach 177 by 2046. The structure is 61 ft (18.7 m) long and 28 ft wide.

CarriesFAS 178
CrossesBr Indian CR
LocationE 10th N 4750
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates41.62062, -88.9769
Functional classRural Major Collector

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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJuly 2022
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating48.6 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length61 ft (18.7 m)
Longest span59 ft (18 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.5 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic175 (2020)
Projected traffic177 by 2046
Trucks22%
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 178 over Br Indian CR built?

It was built in 2003, making it 22 years old in 2025.

What condition is FAS 178 over Br Indian CR 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 July 2022.

How much traffic does FAS 178 over Br Indian CR carry?

About 175 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 22% are trucks.

How long is FAS 178 over Br Indian CR?

The structure is 61 ft (18.7 m) long with a longest span of 59 ft (18 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns FAS 178 over Br Indian CR?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.