Wasson Street over Prairie Creek
GoodLaSalle County, Illinois · W of Bronson Str · Structure no. 050801800000000
- Built
- 1985
- 40 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected May 2023
- Type
- Slab
- Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 70 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 775
- 2020 count
- Owner
- City
- City or Municipal Highway Agency
About this bridge
Wasson Street over Prairie Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying Wasson Street over Prairie Creek in LaSalle County, Illinois. It was built in 1985, so it is 40 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 775 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 783 by 2046. The structure is 70 ft (21.3 m) long and 38 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).
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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 |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Superstructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Wasson Street over Prairie Creek built?
It was built in 1985, making it 40 years old in 2025.
What condition is Wasson Street over Prairie 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 2023.
How much traffic does Wasson Street over Prairie Creek carry?
About 775 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.
How long is Wasson Street over Prairie Creek?
The structure is 70 ft (21.3 m) long with a longest span of 26 ft (7.9 m) and a deck 38 ft wide.
Who owns Wasson Street over Prairie Creek?
It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.