US Bridges

Virginia AVE-FAU63 over Ped. & Bike Path

Fair

McLean County, Illinois · 400 Ft W of Linden · Structure no. 057782100000000

Built
1906
119 years old, rebuilt 2001
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Wood or Timber
Length
120 ft
7 main spans
Daily traffic
2,750
2024 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Virginia AVE-FAU63 over Ped. & Bike Path is a wood or timber stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Virginia AVE-FAU63 over Ped. & Bike Path in McLean County, Illinois. It was built in 1906 and reconstructed in 2001, so it is 119 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.

It carries about 2,750 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,475 by 2046. The structure is 120 ft (36.6 m) long and 25 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesVirginia AVE-FAU63
CrossesPed. & Bike Path
Location400 Ft W of Linden
CountyMcLean County
StateIllinois
Coordinates40.49827, -88.98361
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionDecember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Approach roadway alignment5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Operating rating35.4 US tons
Inventory rating26.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialWood or Timber
DeckWood or timber
Main spans7
Design loadHS 15
Structure length120 ft (36.6 m)
Longest span32 ft (9.8 m)
Deck width25 ft (7.6 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,750 (2024)
Projected traffic2,475 by 2046
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesPedestrian / bicycle
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 statusListed on the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$423,000
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Virginia AVE-FAU63 over Ped. & Bike Path built?

It was built in 1906, making it 119 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2001.

What condition is Virginia AVE-FAU63 over Ped. & Bike Path 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 December 2024.

How much traffic does Virginia AVE-FAU63 over Ped. & Bike Path carry?

About 2,750 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Virginia AVE-FAU63 over Ped. & Bike Path?

The structure is 120 ft (36.6 m) long with a longest span of 32 ft (9.8 m) and a deck 25 ft wide.

Who owns Virginia AVE-FAU63 over Ped. & Bike Path?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.