US Bridges

Bazore ST (fau 614 over Prairie Creek

Good

LaSalle County, Illinois · 1/2 Blk E of Walnut · Structure no. 050802600000000

Built
2013
12 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2024
Type
Frame
Concrete
Length
51 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
3,300
2020 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Bazore ST (fau 614 over Prairie Creek is a concrete frame carrying Bazore ST (fau 614 over Prairie Creek in LaSalle County, Illinois. It was built in 2013, so it is 12 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 3,300 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,333 by 2046. The structure is 51 ft (15.5 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesBazore ST (fau 614
CrossesPrairie Creek
Location1/2 Blk E of Walnut
CountyLaSalle County
StateIllinois
Coordinates41.13649, -88.8207
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating46.4 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeFrame
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length51 ft (15.5 m)
Longest span17 ft (5.1 m)
Deck width43 ft (13.2 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,300 (2020)
Projected traffic3,333 by 2046
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 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 Bazore ST (fau 614 over Prairie Creek built?

It was built in 2013, making it 12 years old in 2025.

What condition is Bazore ST (fau 614 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 March 2024.

How much traffic does Bazore ST (fau 614 over Prairie Creek carry?

About 3,300 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is Bazore ST (fau 614 over Prairie Creek?

The structure is 51 ft (15.5 m) long with a longest span of 17 ft (5.1 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.

Who owns Bazore ST (fau 614 over Prairie Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.