US Bridges

Il 17 FAP 649 over Sandy Creek

Good

LaSalle County, Illinois · 2MI E of Wennona · Structure no. 050202900000000

Built
1995
30 years old
Condition
Good
inspected January 2021
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
26 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
900
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Il 17 FAP 649 over Sandy Creek is a concrete continuous culvert carrying Il 17 FAP 649 over Sandy Creek in LaSalle County, Illinois. It was built in 1995, so it is 30 years old, younger 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 900 vehicles a day, roughly 14% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,111 by 2046. The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long and 60 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesIl 17 FAP 649
CrossesSandy Creek
Location2MI E of Wennona
RouteState Highway 17
CountyLaSalle County
StateIllinois
Coordinates41.05781, -89.00766
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJanuary 2021
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating70.8 US tons
Inventory rating42.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length26 ft (7.9 m)
Longest span12 ft (3.7 m)
Deck width60 ft (18.3 m)
Roadway width60 ft (18.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic900 (2023)
Projected traffic1,111 by 2046
Trucks14%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 17 FAP 649 over Sandy Creek built?

It was built in 1995, making it 30 years old in 2025.

What condition is Il 17 FAP 649 over Sandy Creek 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 2021.

How much traffic does Il 17 FAP 649 over Sandy Creek carry?

About 900 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 14% are trucks.

How long is Il 17 FAP 649 over Sandy Creek?

The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.7 m) and a deck 60 ft wide.

Who owns Il 17 FAP 649 over Sandy Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.