US Bridges

FAS 260 Ch 13 over Tomahawk Creek

Good

LaSalle County, Illinois · E 5th N 3225 · Structure no. 050360400000000

Built
2013
12 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
110 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
625
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

FAS 260 Ch 13 over Tomahawk Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying FAS 260 Ch 13 over Tomahawk Creek in LaSalle County, Illinois. It was built in 2013, so it is 12 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 625 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 631 by 2046. The structure is 110 ft (33.5 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 11.8 mi (19 km).

Location

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CarriesFAS 260 Ch 13
CrossesTomahawk Creek
LocationE 5th N 3225
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyLaSalle County
StateIllinois
Coordinates41.40145, -89.06886
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 inspectionApril 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 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 rating46.4 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length110 ft (33.5 m)
Longest span107 ft (32.5 m)
Deck width33 ft (10.1 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic625 (2020)
Projected traffic631 by 2046
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed11.8 mi (19 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 260 Ch 13 over Tomahawk Creek built?

It was built in 2013, making it 12 years old in 2025.

What condition is FAS 260 Ch 13 over Tomahawk 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 April 2023.

How much traffic does FAS 260 Ch 13 over Tomahawk Creek carry?

About 625 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is FAS 260 Ch 13 over Tomahawk Creek?

The structure is 110 ft (33.5 m) long with a longest span of 107 ft (32.5 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

Who owns FAS 260 Ch 13 over Tomahawk Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.