US Bridges

FAU 7454(CH 25) over Sangamon R Overflow

Poor

Macon County, Illinois · 3.1 MI N of Oakley · Structure no. 058333200000000

Built
1995
30 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected March 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
280 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
1,300
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

FAU 7454(CH 25) over Sangamon R Overflow is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying FAU 7454(CH 25) over Sangamon R Overflow in Macon County, Illinois. It was built in 1995, so it is 30 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 1,300 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,111 by 2046. The structure is 280 ft (85.4 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 13 mi (21 km).

CarriesFAU 7454(CH 25)
CrossesSangamon R Overflow
Location3.1 MI N of Oakley
Coordinates39.92233, -88.80314
Functional classUrban Collector

Condition and inspection

Poor

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.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionMarch 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating88.2 US tons
Inventory rating52.9 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans5
Design loadHS 20
Structure length280 ft (85.4 m)
Longest span56 ft (17.1 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.1 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,300 (2023)
Projected traffic1,111 by 2046
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed13 mi (21 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was FAU 7454(CH 25) over Sangamon R Overflow built?

It was built in 1995, making it 30 years old in 2025.

What condition is FAU 7454(CH 25) over Sangamon R Overflow 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 March 2023.

How much traffic does FAU 7454(CH 25) over Sangamon R Overflow carry?

About 1,300 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is FAU 7454(CH 25) over Sangamon R Overflow?

The structure is 280 ft (85.4 m) long with a longest span of 56 ft (17.1 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns FAU 7454(CH 25) over Sangamon R Overflow?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.