US Bridges

Broadway St. over BNSF RR & Il Street

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LaSalle County, Illinois · 0.3 Mi.E.Of Ill 23 · Structure no. 050802300000000

Built
2008
17 years old
Condition
Good
inspected July 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Concrete Continuous
Length
386 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
2,000
2020 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Broadway St. over BNSF RR & Il Street is a concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Broadway St. over BNSF RR & Il Street in LaSalle County, Illinois. It was built in 2008, so it is 17 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 2,000 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,020 by 2046. The structure is 386 ft (117.7 m) long and 40 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesBroadway St.
CrossesBNSF RR & Il Street
Location0.3 Mi.E.Of Ill 23
CountyLaSalle County
StateIllinois
Coordinates41.1258, -88.82604
Functional classUrban Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJuly 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating48.6 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1 (+2 approach)
Design loadHS 20
Structure length386 ft (117.7 m)
Longest span140 ft (42.7 m)
Deck width40 ft (12.3 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,000 (2020)
Projected traffic2,020 by 2046
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway and railroad
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Maintained byCity or Municipal 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 Broadway St. over BNSF RR & Il Street built?

It was built in 2008, making it 17 years old in 2025.

What condition is Broadway St. over BNSF RR & Il Street 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 July 2023.

How much traffic does Broadway St. over BNSF RR & Il Street carry?

About 2,000 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is Broadway St. over BNSF RR & Il Street?

The structure is 386 ft (117.7 m) long with a longest span of 140 ft (42.7 m) and a deck 40 ft wide.

Who owns Broadway St. over BNSF RR & Il Street?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.