US Bridges

Ill 17 over W.Fk Mazon River

Fair

Livingston County, Illinois · 1.33 MI W of I-55 · Structure no. 053015800000000

Built
1983
42 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
107 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,800
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Ill 17 over W.Fk Mazon River is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Ill 17 over W.Fk Mazon River in Livingston County, Illinois. It was built in 1983, so it is 42 years old, younger 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 6 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 1,800 vehicles a day, roughly 23% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,616 by 2046. The structure is 107 ft (32.6 m) long and 35 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesIll 17
CrossesW.Fk Mazon River
Location1.33 MI W of I-55
RouteState Highway 17
Coordinates41.09354, -88.47724
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionFebruary 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating95.3 US tons
Inventory rating40.7 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length107 ft (32.6 m)
Longest span100 ft (30.5 m)
Deck width35 ft (10.7 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,800 (2023)
Projected traffic1,616 by 2046
Trucks23%
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 over W.Fk Mazon River built?

It was built in 1983, making it 42 years old in 2025.

What condition is Ill 17 over W.Fk Mazon River 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 over W.Fk Mazon River carry?

About 1,800 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 23% are trucks.

How long is Ill 17 over W.Fk Mazon River?

The structure is 107 ft (32.6 m) long with a longest span of 100 ft (30.5 m) and a deck 35 ft wide.

Who owns Ill 17 over W.Fk Mazon River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.