1st Street over Mendota Creek
GoodLaSalle County, Illinois · 100FT W of Orchard · Structure no. 050701300000000
- Built
- 1997
- 28 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected May 2021
- Type
- Culvert
- Concrete
- Length
- 26 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 225
- 2020 count
- Owner
- City
- City or Municipal Highway Agency
About this bridge
1st Street over Mendota Creek is a concrete culvert carrying 1st Street over Mendota Creek in LaSalle County, Illinois. It was built in 1997, so it is 28 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 225 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 227 by 2046. The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).
Location
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Culvert | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was 1st Street over Mendota Creek built?
It was built in 1997, making it 28 years old in 2025.
What condition is 1st Street over Mendota 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 1st Street over Mendota Creek carry?
About 225 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.
How long is 1st Street over Mendota Creek?
The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.7 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.
Who owns 1st Street over Mendota Creek?
It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.