US Bridges

Ch 15 FAS 268 over Covel Creek

Good

LaSalle County, Illinois · E 22nd N 2015 · Structure no. 050361000000000

Built
2014
11 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2020
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
70 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
950
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Ch 15 FAS 268 over Covel Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Ch 15 FAS 268 over Covel Creek in LaSalle County, Illinois. It was built in 2014, so it is 11 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 950 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 960 by 2046. The structure is 70 ft (21.3 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 18 mi (29 km).

Location

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CarriesCh 15 FAS 268
CrossesCovel Creek
LocationE 22nd N 2015
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyLaSalle County
StateIllinois
Coordinates41.22654, -88.74168
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 inspectionAugust 2020
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 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 length70 ft (21.3 m)
Longest span66 ft (20.2 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.4 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic950 (2020)
Projected traffic960 by 2046
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed18 mi (29 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 Ch 15 FAS 268 over Covel Creek built?

It was built in 2014, making it 11 years old in 2025.

What condition is Ch 15 FAS 268 over Covel 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 2020.

How much traffic does Ch 15 FAS 268 over Covel Creek carry?

About 950 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is Ch 15 FAS 268 over Covel Creek?

The structure is 70 ft (21.3 m) long with a longest span of 66 ft (20.2 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns Ch 15 FAS 268 over Covel Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.