US Bridges

Starved Rck Lodge over Fox Canyon

Good

LaSalle County, Illinois · N 2675-E880 · Structure no. 050993100000000

Built
1994
31 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2020
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
83 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
500
2020 count
Owner
State
State Park, Forest, or Reservation Agency

About this bridge

Starved Rck Lodge over Fox Canyon is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Starved Rck Lodge over Fox Canyon in LaSalle County, Illinois. It was built in 1994, so it is 31 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 500 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 505 by 2046. The structure is 83 ft (25.3 m) long and 25 ft wide.

CarriesStarved Rck Lodge
CrossesFox Canyon
LocationN 2675-E880
Coordinates41.3175, -88.99279
Functional classRural Local

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.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionOctober 2020
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating59.6 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length83 ft (25.3 m)
Longest span78 ft (23.8 m)
Deck width25 ft (7.7 m)
Roadway width14 ft (4.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic500 (2020)
Projected traffic505 by 2046
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesOther
Detour if closed—
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Park, Forest, or Reservation Agency
Maintained byState Park, Forest, or Reservation 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 Starved Rck Lodge over Fox Canyon built?

It was built in 1994, making it 31 years old in 2025.

What condition is Starved Rck Lodge over Fox Canyon 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 October 2020.

How much traffic does Starved Rck Lodge over Fox Canyon carry?

About 500 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is Starved Rck Lodge over Fox Canyon?

The structure is 83 ft (25.3 m) long with a longest span of 78 ft (23.8 m) and a deck 25 ft wide.

Who owns Starved Rck Lodge over Fox Canyon?

It is owned by the State Park, Forest, or Reservation Agency.