US Bridges

Sanford ST over E Lake Fork Drain D

Good

Champaign County, Illinois · In Ivesdale · Structure no. 010607000000000

Built
1972
53 years old
Condition
Good
inspected January 2025
Type
Channel Beam
Concrete
Length
72 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
100
2021 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Sanford ST over E Lake Fork Drain D is a concrete channel beam carrying Sanford ST over E Lake Fork Drain D in Champaign County, Illinois. It was built in 1972, so it is 53 years old, older 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 100 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 101 by 2046. The structure is 72 ft (21.9 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesSanford ST
CrossesE Lake Fork Drain D
LocationIn Ivesdale
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates39.94689, -88.45511
Functional classRural Local

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 protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJanuary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating45.3 US tons
Inventory rating27.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeChannel Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans2
Design loadHS 15
Structure length72 ft (21.9 m)
Longest span35 ft (10.7 m)
Deck width27 ft (8.1 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic100 (2021)
Projected traffic101 by 2046
Trucks6%
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 Sanford ST over E Lake Fork Drain D built?

It was built in 1972, making it 53 years old in 2025.

What condition is Sanford ST over E Lake Fork Drain D 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 January 2025.

How much traffic does Sanford ST over E Lake Fork Drain D carry?

About 100 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is Sanford ST over E Lake Fork Drain D?

The structure is 72 ft (21.9 m) long with a longest span of 35 ft (10.7 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.

Who owns Sanford ST over E Lake Fork Drain D?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.