FAS 487 Ch 36 over Sangamon River
FairMcLean County, Illinois · W Side Saybrook · Structure no. 057362000000000
- Built
- 1989
- 36 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected November 2024
- Type
- Slab
- Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 118 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 450
- 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 1989, so it is 36 years old, younger 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 450 vehicles a day, roughly 11% of them trucks, projected to reach 505 by 2046. The structure is 118 ft (36 m) long and 35 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 | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was FAS 487 Ch 36 over Sangamon River built?
It was built in 1989, making it 36 years old in 2025.
What condition is FAS 487 Ch 36 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 November 2024.
How much traffic does FAS 487 Ch 36 over Sangamon River carry?
About 450 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 11% are trucks.
How long is FAS 487 Ch 36 over Sangamon River?
The structure is 118 ft (36 m) long with a longest span of 46 ft (14 m) and a deck 35 ft wide.
Who owns FAS 487 Ch 36 over Sangamon River?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.