US Bridges

Sangamon ST over Owl Creek

Poor

Champaign County, Illinois · Village of Fisher · Structure no. 010606400000000

Built
1970
55 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected January 2024
Type
Channel Beam
Concrete
Length
36 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
475
2021 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Sangamon ST over Owl Creek is a concrete channel beam carrying Sangamon ST over Owl Creek in Champaign County, Illinois. It was built in 1970, so it is 55 years old, older than the Illinois average of 45.3 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 2 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

It carries about 475 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 480 by 2046. The structure is 36 ft (11 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesSangamon ST
CrossesOwl Creek
LocationVillage of Fisher
RouteCity Street 0
CountyChampaign County
StateIllinois
Coordinates40.31673, -88.35404
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Poor

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck2 CriticalAdvanced deterioration of primary structural elements. Bridge may be closed until corrective action is taken.
Superstructure2 CriticalAdvanced deterioration of primary structural elements. Bridge may be closed until corrective action is taken.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJanuary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating35.7 US tons
Inventory rating21.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeChannel Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length36 ft (11 m)
Longest span36 ft (11 m)
Deck width26 ft (8 m)
Roadway width26 ft (8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic475 (2021)
Projected traffic480 by 2046
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
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 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 Sangamon ST over Owl Creek built?

It was built in 1970, making it 55 years old in 2025.

What condition is Sangamon ST over Owl Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in January 2024.

How much traffic does Sangamon ST over Owl Creek carry?

About 475 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Sangamon ST over Owl Creek?

The structure is 36 ft (11 m) long with a longest span of 36 ft (11 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns Sangamon ST over Owl Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.