FAU6046 E18TH RD
Carrying FAU6046 E18TH RD over FAI 80
1.0 MI E OF ILL 23, LaSalle, Illinois
Data updated May 2026
FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.
Bridge Snapshot: FAU6046 E18TH RD
The FAU6046 E18TH RD bridge in LaSalle, Illinois carries FAU6046 E18TH RD over FAI 80. It was built in 1959, making it 67 years old today. The structure is built primarily of prestressed concrete. Daily traffic averages 27,400 vehicles, placing it in the heavily-trafficked tier of Illinois bridges.
The latest FHWA inspection records show limited component ratings on file. The weakest component sits in unrated condition. All reported major components score above the Poor range.
Sourced from the FHWA National Bridge Inventory. See our methodology for refresh cadence and NBI release vintage.
How FAU6046 E18TH RD compares
Live comparison across Illinois.
Historical Sufficiency Rating
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Condition Ratings
Full 0–9 scale + sufficiency-rating breakdown: how condition ratings work.
Structural Details
- Year Built
- 1959
- Material
- Prestressed Concrete
- Avg Daily Traffic
- 27,400 vehicles/day
- Structure Number
- 050008900000000
Location
Data Source
FHWA National Bridge Inventory (NBI).
FHWA NBI Program ↗How to read this record
This page shows what the last federal inspection recorded, not whether FAU6046 E18TH RD is safe to cross today. Here is how to use it.
- NBI condition ratings reflect the latest record in this annual dataset, not a live status. Current routine inspection intervals are risk-based.
- Learn how the 0–9 condition scale and Good/Fair/Poor categories are defined. How condition ratings work
- Compare FAU6046 E18TH RD against other structures in LaSalle and across Illinois. Illinois bridges
- Noticed visible damage or a safety concern? Report it to the agency that owns the bridge, or call 911 in an emergency. How to report a bridge
Condition codes come straight from the FHWA National Bridge Inventory and are not a real-time safety judgment. Only the owning agency, a state DOT, county, or other owner, can post, restrict, or close a bridge.
Frequently Asked Questions
What do the condition ratings mean for FAU6046 E18TH RD?
FAU6046 E18TH RD in LaSalle, Illinois on the FHWA's 0–9 scale.
How often is FAU6046 E18TH RD inspected?
FAU6046 E18TH RD's responsible agency sets its routine interval under FHWA's risk-based inspection rules; this page does not expose the scheduled interval. It carries about 27,400 vehicles per day.
What does “structurally deficient” mean in older bridge reports?
FHWA retired that reported status beginning with the 2018 archive. FAU6046 E18TH RD is currently shown as unrated condition from its component ratings; that category is not a live closure or safety decision.
What is the inventory load rating for FAU6046 E18TH RD?
An inventory load rating is not recorded for FAU6046 E18TH RD.
Who is responsible for maintaining FAU6046 E18TH RD?
Ownership is not specified for FAU6046 E18TH RD in the NBI.
How old is FAU6046 E18TH RD and does age affect safety?
FAU6046 E18TH RD was built in 1959, making it 67 years old.
Disclaimer: Bridge condition data is from the FHWA NBI and reflects the last reported inspection. A Poor condition rating is not a live declaration that a bridge is closed or unsafe for travel. For current closure, posting, or safety information, contact the responsible transportation agency.
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