FAS 493 Ch 5 over Sangamon River
FairMcLean County, Illinois · 0.5 MI S Saybrook · Structure no. 057361000000000
- Built
- 1937
- 88 years old, rebuilt 1992
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected March 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel Continuous
- Length
- 154 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 775
- 2024 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
FAS 493 Ch 5 over Sangamon River is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying FAS 493 Ch 5 over Sangamon River in McLean County, Illinois. It was built in 1937 and reconstructed in 1992, so it is 88 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 6 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 775 vehicles a day, roughly 25% of them trucks, projected to reach 682 by 2046. The structure is 154 ft (46.8 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was FAS 493 Ch 5 over Sangamon River built?
It was built in 1937, making it 88 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1992.
What condition is FAS 493 Ch 5 over Sangamon River 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 March 2024.
How much traffic does FAS 493 Ch 5 over Sangamon River carry?
About 775 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 25% are trucks.
How long is FAS 493 Ch 5 over Sangamon River?
The structure is 154 ft (46.8 m) long with a longest span of 60 ft (18.3 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.
Who owns FAS 493 Ch 5 over Sangamon River?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.