Ch 30(FAU 7403) over Sand Creek Trib
PoorMacon County, Illinois · 1.5 MI E of Elwin · Structure no. 058328200000000
- Built
- 1986
- 39 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected January 2024
- Type
- Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 126 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 4,550
- 2023 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Ch 30(FAU 7403) over Sand Creek Trib is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Ch 30(FAU 7403) over Sand Creek Trib in Macon County, Illinois. It was built in 1986, so it is 39 years old, younger 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 4,550 vehicles a day, roughly 13% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,747 by 2046. The structure is 126 ft (38.4 m) long and 30 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 | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| 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 Ch 30(FAU 7403) over Sand Creek Trib built?
It was built in 1986, making it 39 years old in 2025.
What condition is Ch 30(FAU 7403) over Sand Creek Trib 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 30(FAU 7403) over Sand Creek Trib carry?
About 4,550 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 13% are trucks.
How long is Ch 30(FAU 7403) over Sand Creek Trib?
The structure is 126 ft (38.4 m) long with a longest span of 42 ft (12.8 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.
Who owns Ch 30(FAU 7403) over Sand Creek Trib?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.