Fas 259 over Fox River
LaSalle County, Illinois · rated Good in the 2025 National Bridge Inventory
United States Bridge Conditions2025 National Bridge Inventory, FHWACompiled
- Fas 259 over Fox River in LaSalle County, Illinois, is rated in good condition in the 2025 National Bridge Inventory (as of ).
- Its lowest-rated component is the deck, rated 8 (very good condition) on the 0-9 scale.
- It was built in 2008, making it 17 years old at the 2025 inventory.
- It carries about 1,750 vehicles a day (traffic count year 2020).
- Its listed owner is the county highway agency.
- It is one of 198 of the 528 inventoried bridges in LaSalle County rated good (37.5%); 75 (14.2%) are rated poor.
- A good rating means every major component - deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert - is rated 7 or higher on FHWA's 0-9 scale: no more than minor problems.
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Component ratings
| Component | Rating (2025) | FHWA scale meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 8 | Very good condition |
| Superstructure | 8 | Very good condition |
| Substructure | 8 | Very good condition |
Bridge details
| Structure | Continuous steel stringer or multi-beam girder |
| Length | about 554 ft |
| Location | E2603 N4125 |
| NBI structure number | 050356200000000 |
| Condition class | Good |
Source: FHWA National Bridge Inventory, 2025 data as reported by the Illinois department of transportation.
Busiest bridges in LaSalle County
| Bridge | Built | Vehicles/day | Condition |
|---|---|---|---|
| I-80 EB & WB over Clark Run Creek | 2004 | 29,300 | Good |
| Ill 71 and Ill 23 over Il Rv & Acc Rd | 1981 | 22,900 | Fair |
| I-39 US 51 over Il Rv/il 351/ Bo RR | 1984 | 19,400 | Fair |
| I-39/US 51 over Conveyor Belt/pvt Rd | 1985 | 19,400 | Fair |
| I-39 over SE Half Conveyor B | 1961 | 19,400 | Fair |
| I-39 US 51 over Stream | 1989 | 19,400 | Good |
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