US Bridges

Ch 29 FAU 6141 over Egg Bag Creek

Good

LaSalle County, Illinois · 1380 E 15th · Structure no. 050359300000000

Built
2010
15 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
87 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,100
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Ch 29 FAU 6141 over Egg Bag Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Ch 29 FAU 6141 over Egg Bag Creek in LaSalle County, Illinois. It was built in 2010, so it is 15 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 1,100 vehicles a day, roughly 11% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,111 by 2046. The structure is 87 ft (26.5 m) long and 37 ft wide.

CarriesCh 29 FAU 6141
CrossesEgg Bag Creek
Location1380 E 15th
Coordinates41.13224, -88.87412
Functional classUrban 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.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior 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, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length87 ft (26.5 m)
Longest span87 ft (26.5 m)
Deck width37 ft (11.3 m)
Roadway width36 ft (11 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,100 (2020)
Projected traffic1,111 by 2046
Trucks11%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed—
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty 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 Ch 29 FAU 6141 over Egg Bag Creek built?

It was built in 2010, making it 15 years old in 2025.

What condition is Ch 29 FAU 6141 over Egg Bag 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 August 2024.

How much traffic does Ch 29 FAU 6141 over Egg Bag Creek carry?

About 1,100 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 11% are trucks.

How long is Ch 29 FAU 6141 over Egg Bag Creek?

The structure is 87 ft (26.5 m) long with a longest span of 87 ft (26.5 m) and a deck 37 ft wide.

Who owns Ch 29 FAU 6141 over Egg Bag Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.