US Bridges

Indiana Ave/Fau 63 over Trib. Smith Branch

FairPosted for load

Livingston County, Illinois · 1685 E 1800 N · Structure no. 053326500000000

Built
1948
77 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
29 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
—
2023 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Indiana Ave/Fau 63 over Trib. Smith Branch is a concrete slab carrying Indiana Ave/Fau 63 over Trib. Smith Branch in Livingston County, Illinois. It was built in 1948, so it is 77 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 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

No traffic count is recorded. The structure is 29 ft (8.7 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesIndiana Ave/Fau 63
CrossesTrib. Smith Branch
Location1685 E 1800 N
CountyLivingston County
StateIllinois
Coordinates40.88846, -88.60734
Functional classUrban Collector

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.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionJune 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating32.2 US tons
Inventory rating19.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadH 20
Structure length29 ft (8.7 m)
Longest span27 ft (8.2 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.4 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic—
Projected traffic682 by 2046
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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 Indiana Ave/Fau 63 over Trib. Smith Branch built?

It was built in 1948, making it 77 years old in 2025.

What condition is Indiana Ave/Fau 63 over Trib. Smith Branch 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 June 2023.

How much traffic does Indiana Ave/Fau 63 over Trib. Smith Branch carry?

No traffic count is recorded for this structure.

How long is Indiana Ave/Fau 63 over Trib. Smith Branch?

The structure is 29 ft (8.7 m) long with a longest span of 27 ft (8.2 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns Indiana Ave/Fau 63 over Trib. Smith Branch?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.