US Bridges

FAS 271(CH25) over Br Nettle Creek

Good

LaSalle County, Illinois · E 29th N 3125 · Structure no. 050359800000000

Built
2011
14 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2021
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
62 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,150
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

FAS 271(CH25) over Br Nettle Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying FAS 271(CH25) over Br Nettle Creek in LaSalle County, Illinois. It was built in 2011, so it is 14 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 1,150 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,162 by 2046. The structure is 62 ft (18.9 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

CarriesFAS 271(CH25)
CrossesBr Nettle Creek
LocationE 29th N 3125
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates41.38738, -88.6135
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
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionMay 2021
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating46.4 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length62 ft (18.9 m)
Longest span59 ft (18.1 m)
Deck width33 ft (10.1 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,150 (2020)
Projected traffic1,162 by 2046
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 km)
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 FAS 271(CH25) over Br Nettle Creek built?

It was built in 2011, making it 14 years old in 2025.

What condition is FAS 271(CH25) over Br Nettle 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 2021.

How much traffic does FAS 271(CH25) over Br Nettle Creek carry?

About 1,150 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is FAS 271(CH25) over Br Nettle Creek?

The structure is 62 ft (18.9 m) long with a longest span of 59 ft (18.1 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

Who owns FAS 271(CH25) over Br Nettle Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.