US Bridges

Il 48 (fas 1536) over Friends Creek

Fair

Macon County, Illinois · .5 MI NE Argenta · Structure no. 058013200000000

Built
2009
16 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
215 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
1,150
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Il 48 (fas 1536) over Friends Creek is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Il 48 (fas 1536) over Friends Creek in Macon 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 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 1,150 vehicles a day, roughly 11% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,616 by 2046. The structure is 215 ft (65.5 m) long and 35 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 11.2 mi (18 km).

Location

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CarriesIl 48 (fas 1536)
CrossesFriends Creek
Location.5 MI NE Argenta
RouteState Highway 48
CountyMacon County
StateIllinois
Coordinates39.98956, -88.80519
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating98.2 US tons
Inventory rating55.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length215 ft (65.5 m)
Longest span85 ft (25.9 m)
Deck width35 ft (10.7 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,150 (2023)
Projected traffic1,616 by 2046
Trucks11%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed11.2 mi (18 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 48 (fas 1536) over Friends Creek built?

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

What condition is Il 48 (fas 1536) over Friends Creek 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 September 2023.

How much traffic does Il 48 (fas 1536) over Friends Creek carry?

About 1,150 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 11% are trucks.

How long is Il 48 (fas 1536) over Friends Creek?

The structure is 215 ft (65.5 m) long with a longest span of 85 ft (25.9 m) and a deck 35 ft wide.

Who owns Il 48 (fas 1536) over Friends Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.