Route Description
Illinois 170 is a rural, two-lane surface road for its entire length. The road crosses Illinois River via a four-span truss bridge. As of May 5, 2006, the Illinois Department of Transportation is looking to replace the 74 year old bridge. The old bridge was imploded on November 18, 2010.
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