Ch 49(WALMSLEY Rd) over Sand Creek
PoorMacon County, Illinois · 2.7 MI W Mt Zion · Structure no. 058305200000000
- Built
- 1909
- 116 years old, rebuilt 1974
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected January 2024
- Type
- Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 35 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 400
- 2020 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Ch 49(WALMSLEY Rd) over Sand Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Ch 49(WALMSLEY Rd) over Sand Creek in Macon County, Illinois. It was built in 1909 and reconstructed in 1974, so it is 116 years old, older than the Illinois average of 45.3 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
It carries about 400 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 404 by 2046. The structure is 35 ft (10.7 m) long and 24 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 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Ch 49(WALMSLEY Rd) over Sand Creek built?
It was built in 1909, making it 116 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1974.
What condition is Ch 49(WALMSLEY Rd) over Sand Creek in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in January 2024.
How much traffic does Ch 49(WALMSLEY Rd) over Sand Creek carry?
About 400 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.
How long is Ch 49(WALMSLEY Rd) over Sand Creek?
The structure is 35 ft (10.7 m) long with a longest span of 34 ft (10.4 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.
Who owns Ch 49(WALMSLEY Rd) over Sand Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.