US Bridges

Il 49(FAP 836) over East Donica Creek

Fair

Edgar County, Illinois · 3.5 MI N of Kansas · Structure no. 023002600000000

Built
1984
41 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
70 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
675
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Il 49(FAP 836) over East Donica Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Il 49(FAP 836) over East Donica Creek in Edgar County, Illinois. It was built in 1984, so it is 41 years old, younger than the Illinois average of 45.3 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 5 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 675 vehicles a day, roughly 12% of them trucks, projected to reach 682 by 2046. The structure is 70 ft (21.2 m) long and 35 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 19.3 mi (31 km).

Location

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CarriesIl 49(FAP 836)
CrossesEast Donica Creek
Location3.5 MI N of Kansas
RouteState Highway 49
CountyEdgar County
StateIllinois
Coordinates39.61116, -87.94114
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating78.6 US tons
Inventory rating46.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length70 ft (21.2 m)
Longest span65 ft (19.8 m)
Deck width35 ft (10.7 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic675 (2023)
Projected traffic682 by 2046
Trucks12%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed19.3 mi (31 km)
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 49(FAP 836) over East Donica Creek built?

It was built in 1984, making it 41 years old in 2025.

What condition is Il 49(FAP 836) over East Donica Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in September 2024.

How much traffic does Il 49(FAP 836) over East Donica Creek carry?

About 675 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 12% are trucks.

How long is Il 49(FAP 836) over East Donica Creek?

The structure is 70 ft (21.2 m) long with a longest span of 65 ft (19.8 m) and a deck 35 ft wide.

Who owns Il 49(FAP 836) over East Donica Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.