US Bridges

Il 54 over Sang. River

Good

Champaign County, Illinois · 5 MI N of Bellflower · Structure no. 010026200000000

Built
1992
33 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
153 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
1,100
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Il 54 over Sang. River is a concrete continuous slab carrying Il 54 over Sang. River in Champaign County, Illinois. It was built in 1992, so it is 33 years old, younger than the Illinois average of 45.3 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 1,100 vehicles a day, roughly 22% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,111 by 2046. The structure is 153 ft (46.5 m) long and 35 ft wide.

CarriesIl 54
CrossesSang. River
Location5 MI N of Bellflower
RouteState Highway 54
Coordinates40.39786, -88.45696
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating64.6 US tons
Inventory rating38.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadHS 20
Structure length153 ft (46.5 m)
Longest span32 ft (9.8 m)
Deck width35 ft (10.7 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,100 (2023)
Projected traffic1,111 by 2046
Trucks22%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed—
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState 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 Il 54 over Sang. River built?

It was built in 1992, making it 33 years old in 2025.

What condition is Il 54 over Sang. River in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in June 2024.

How much traffic does Il 54 over Sang. River carry?

About 1,100 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 22% are trucks.

How long is Il 54 over Sang. River?

The structure is 153 ft (46.5 m) long with a longest span of 32 ft (9.8 m) and a deck 35 ft wide.

Who owns Il 54 over Sang. River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.