US Bridges

FAS 487 Ch 36 over Sangamon River

Good

McLean County, Illinois · 2 MI SE Arrowsmith · Structure no. 057321100000000

Built
2009
16 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
94 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
300
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

FAS 487 Ch 36 over Sangamon River is a concrete continuous slab carrying FAS 487 Ch 36 over Sangamon River in McLean County, Illinois. It was built in 2009, so it is 16 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 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 300 vehicles a day, roughly 19% of them trucks, projected to reach 328 by 2046. The structure is 94 ft (28.6 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 14.9 mi (24 km).

CarriesFAS 487 Ch 36
CrossesSangamon River
Location2 MI SE Arrowsmith
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates40.42739, -88.60372
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionMay 2023
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating59.3 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadH 20
Structure length94 ft (28.6 m)
Longest span35 ft (10.7 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.8 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic300 (2024)
Projected traffic328 by 2046
Trucks19%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed14.9 mi (24 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 FAS 487 Ch 36 over Sangamon River built?

It was built in 2009, making it 16 years old in 2025.

What condition is FAS 487 Ch 36 over Sangamon River 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 May 2023.

How much traffic does FAS 487 Ch 36 over Sangamon River carry?

About 300 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 19% are trucks.

How long is FAS 487 Ch 36 over Sangamon River?

The structure is 94 ft (28.6 m) long with a longest span of 35 ft (10.7 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns FAS 487 Ch 36 over Sangamon River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.