E Main Street over Fox River
FairLaSalle County, Illinois · 400FT E of Ill 23 NB · Structure no. 050740000000000
- Built
- 1922
- 103 years old, rebuilt 1997
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected March 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel Continuous
- Length
- 235 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 3,550
- 2020 count
- Owner
- City
- City or Municipal Highway Agency
About this bridge
E Main Street over Fox River is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying E Main Street over Fox River in LaSalle County, Illinois. It was built in 1922 and reconstructed in 1997, so it is 103 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 6 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 3,550 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,586 by 2046. The structure is 235 ft (71.6 m) long and 56 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 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 | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 9 Excellent | No problems noted. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was E Main Street over Fox River built?
It was built in 1922, making it 103 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1997.
What condition is E Main Street over Fox River 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 March 2023.
How much traffic does E Main Street over Fox River carry?
About 3,550 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.
How long is E Main Street over Fox River?
The structure is 235 ft (71.6 m) long with a longest span of 80 ft (24.3 m) and a deck 56 ft wide.
Who owns E Main Street over Fox River?
It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.