FAS268 A/Ch 15 over Ill & Mich Canal
FairLaSalle County, Illinois · CHI5 over I&m Canal · Structure no. 050690400000000
- Built
- 1939
- 86 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected May 2024
- Type
- Slab
- Concrete
- Length
- 24 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 5,800
- 2020 count
- Owner
- City
- City or Municipal Highway Agency
About this bridge
FAS268 A/Ch 15 over Ill & Mich Canal is a concrete slab carrying FAS268 A/Ch 15 over Ill & Mich Canal in LaSalle County, Illinois. It was built in 1939, so it is 86 years old, older than the Illinois average of 45.3 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 5 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
It carries about 5,800 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,858 by 2046. The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long and 112 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was FAS268 A/Ch 15 over Ill & Mich Canal built?
It was built in 1939, making it 86 years old in 2025.
What condition is FAS268 A/Ch 15 over Ill & Mich Canal in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in May 2024.
How much traffic does FAS268 A/Ch 15 over Ill & Mich Canal carry?
About 5,800 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.
How long is FAS268 A/Ch 15 over Ill & Mich Canal?
The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long with a longest span of 22 ft (6.7 m) and a deck 112 ft wide.
Who owns FAS268 A/Ch 15 over Ill & Mich Canal?
It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.