US Bridges

Wyckles Rd(fas 153 over Sangamon River

Fair

Macon County, Illinois · W. Edge Rock Springs · Structure no. 058303000000000

Built
1964
61 years old, rebuilt 2010
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
705 ft
7 main spans
Daily traffic
1,900
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Wyckles Rd(fas 153 over Sangamon River is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Wyckles Rd(fas 153 over Sangamon River in Macon County, Illinois. It was built in 1964 and reconstructed in 2010, so it is 61 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 5 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 1,900 vehicles a day, roughly 13% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,919 by 2046. The structure is 705 ft (214.8 m) long and 39 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 km).

Location

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CarriesWyckles Rd(fas 153
CrossesSangamon River
LocationW. Edge Rock Springs
CountyMacon County
StateIllinois
Coordinates39.82558, -89.0288
Functional classUrban 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.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating52.9 US tons
Inventory rating31.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans7
Design loadHS 20
Structure length705 ft (214.8 m)
Longest span125 ft (38.1 m)
Deck width39 ft (11.9 m)
Roadway width36 ft (11 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,900 (2020)
Projected traffic1,919 by 2046
Trucks13%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.8 mi (11 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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$9.8 million
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Wyckles Rd(fas 153 over Sangamon River built?

It was built in 1964, making it 61 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2010.

What condition is Wyckles Rd(fas 153 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 August 2024.

How much traffic does Wyckles Rd(fas 153 over Sangamon River carry?

About 1,900 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 13% are trucks.

How long is Wyckles Rd(fas 153 over Sangamon River?

The structure is 705 ft (214.8 m) long with a longest span of 125 ft (38.1 m) and a deck 39 ft wide.

Who owns Wyckles Rd(fas 153 over Sangamon River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.