US Bridges

FAS-1706 (CH-6) over Lake Sara

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Effingham County, Illinois · 3 MI SE Shumway · Structure no. 025301300000000

Built
1958
67 years old, rebuilt 2020
Condition
Good
inspected December 2022
Type
Channel Beam
Concrete
Length
62 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
1,500
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

FAS-1706 (CH-6) over Lake Sara is a concrete channel beam carrying FAS-1706 (CH-6) over Lake Sara in Effingham County, Illinois. It was built in 1958 and reconstructed in 2020, so it is 67 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 1,500 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,120 by 2046. The structure is 62 ft (18.9 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

Location

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CarriesFAS-1706 (CH-6)
CrossesLake Sara
Location3 MI SE Shumway
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyEffingham County
StateIllinois
Coordinates39.14954, -88.64555
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionDecember 2022
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
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 rating98.2 US tons
Inventory rating93.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeChannel Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans3
Design loadHS 15
Structure length62 ft (18.9 m)
Longest span19 ft (5.8 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.1 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,500 (2023)
Projected traffic2,120 by 2046
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$259,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was FAS-1706 (CH-6) over Lake Sara built?

It was built in 1958, making it 67 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2020.

What condition is FAS-1706 (CH-6) over Lake Sara 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 December 2022.

How much traffic does FAS-1706 (CH-6) over Lake Sara carry?

About 1,500 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is FAS-1706 (CH-6) over Lake Sara?

The structure is 62 ft (18.9 m) long with a longest span of 19 ft (5.8 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns FAS-1706 (CH-6) over Lake Sara?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.