US Bridges

FAS1874-HORSESHOE over Sandusky Creek

Fair

Franklin County, Illinois · 3 MI SW Ill 154 · Structure no. 028301300000000

Built
1967
58 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2024
Type
Channel Beam
Concrete
Length
128 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
625
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

FAS1874-HORSESHOE over Sandusky Creek is a concrete channel beam carrying FAS1874-HORSESHOE over Sandusky Creek in Franklin County, Illinois. It was built in 1967, so it is 58 years old, older 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 625 vehicles a day, roughly 13% of them trucks, projected to reach 808 by 2046. The structure is 128 ft (39 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesFAS1874-HORSESHOE
CrossesSandusky Creek
Location3 MI SW Ill 154
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyFranklin County
StateIllinois
Coordinates38.06225, -89.01212
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
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 evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating45.7 US tons
Inventory rating27.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeChannel Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans5
Design loadHS 15
Structure length128 ft (39 m)
Longest span26 ft (7.9 m)
Deck width27 ft (8.1 m)
Roadway width25 ft (7.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic625 (2024)
Projected traffic808 by 2046
Trucks13%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was FAS1874-HORSESHOE over Sandusky Creek built?

It was built in 1967, making it 58 years old in 2025.

What condition is FAS1874-HORSESHOE over Sandusky 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 January 2024.

How much traffic does FAS1874-HORSESHOE over Sandusky Creek carry?

About 625 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 13% are trucks.

How long is FAS1874-HORSESHOE over Sandusky Creek?

The structure is 128 ft (39 m) long with a longest span of 26 ft (7.9 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.

Who owns FAS1874-HORSESHOE over Sandusky Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.