US Bridges

Ill 17/FAP 41 over E.Fork of Mazon Rivr

Fair

Livingston County, Illinois · 6.1 MI E of Ill 47 · Structure no. 053015000000000

Built
1979
46 years old, rebuilt 2010
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
184 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
1,850
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Ill 17/FAP 41 over E.Fork of Mazon Rivr is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Ill 17/FAP 41 over E.Fork of Mazon Rivr in Livingston County, Illinois. It was built in 1979 and reconstructed in 2010, so it is 46 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 5 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 1,850 vehicles a day, roughly 18% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,970 by 2046. The structure is 184 ft (56.2 m) long and 39 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesIll 17/FAP 41
CrossesE.Fork of Mazon Rivr
Location6.1 MI E of Ill 47
RouteState Highway 17
Coordinates41.09583, -88.30316
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionFebruary 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating100.3 US tons
Inventory rating77.5 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length184 ft (56.2 m)
Longest span45 ft (13.8 m)
Deck width39 ft (11.9 m)
Roadway width36 ft (11 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,850 (2023)
Projected traffic1,970 by 2046
Trucks18%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState 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 Ill 17/FAP 41 over E.Fork of Mazon Rivr built?

It was built in 1979, making it 46 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2010.

What condition is Ill 17/FAP 41 over E.Fork of Mazon Rivr 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 February 2023.

How much traffic does Ill 17/FAP 41 over E.Fork of Mazon Rivr carry?

About 1,850 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 18% are trucks.

How long is Ill 17/FAP 41 over E.Fork of Mazon Rivr?

The structure is 184 ft (56.2 m) long with a longest span of 45 ft (13.8 m) and a deck 39 ft wide.

Who owns Ill 17/FAP 41 over E.Fork of Mazon Rivr?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.