Ch 30 FAU 7403 over Sand Creek
FairMacon County, Illinois · 2 MI W of Mt Zion · Structure no. 058328300000000
- Built
- 1986
- 39 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected January 2024
- Type
- Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 73 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 4,650
- 2023 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Ch 30 FAU 7403 over Sand Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Ch 30 FAU 7403 over Sand Creek 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 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 4,650 vehicles a day, roughly 13% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,747 by 2046. The structure is 73 ft (22.4 m) long and 42 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 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 | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| 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 30 FAU 7403 over Sand Creek built?
It was built in 1986, making it 39 years old in 2025.
What condition is Ch 30 FAU 7403 over Sand 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 January 2024.
How much traffic does Ch 30 FAU 7403 over Sand Creek carry?
About 4,650 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 13% are trucks.
How long is Ch 30 FAU 7403 over Sand Creek?
The structure is 73 ft (22.4 m) long with a longest span of 71 ft (21.6 m) and a deck 42 ft wide.
Who owns Ch 30 FAU 7403 over Sand Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.