US Bridges

Ch 36 (fas 487) over Sagamon River

Good

McLean County, Illinois · 2.0 MI SW Arrowsmith · Structure no. 057321400000000

Built
2014
11 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2024
Type
Slab
Steel
Length
80 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
100
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Ch 36 (fas 487) over Sagamon River is a steel slab carrying Ch 36 (fas 487) over Sagamon River in McLean County, Illinois. It was built in 2014, so it is 11 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 100 vehicles a day, roughly 20% of them trucks, projected to reach 126 by 2046. The structure is 80 ft (24.4 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.7 mi (14 km).

CarriesCh 36 (fas 487)
CrossesSagamon River
Location2.0 MI SW Arrowsmith
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates40.42085, -88.66456
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.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating46.4 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length80 ft (24.4 m)
Longest span80 ft (24.4 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.8 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic100 (2024)
Projected traffic126 by 2046
Trucks20%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.7 mi (14 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 Ch 36 (fas 487) over Sagamon River built?

It was built in 2014, making it 11 years old in 2025.

What condition is Ch 36 (fas 487) over Sagamon 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 September 2024.

How much traffic does Ch 36 (fas 487) over Sagamon River carry?

About 100 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 20% are trucks.

How long is Ch 36 (fas 487) over Sagamon River?

The structure is 80 ft (24.4 m) long with a longest span of 80 ft (24.4 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns Ch 36 (fas 487) over Sagamon River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.