Grove Rd(fau 7401) over Sand Creek
PoorMacon County, Illinois · 0.9 MI E Franklin · Structure no. 058601000000000
- Built
- 1909
- 116 years old, rebuilt 1975
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected July 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel Continuous
- Length
- 102 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 850
- 2023 count
- Owner
- City
- City or Municipal Highway Agency
About this bridge
Grove Rd(fau 7401) over Sand Creek is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Grove Rd(fau 7401) over Sand Creek in Macon County, Illinois. It was built in 1909 and reconstructed in 1975, 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 3 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 850 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 909 by 2046. The structure is 102 ft (31 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 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 | 3 Serious | Loss of section, deterioration, spalling or scour have seriously affected primary structural components. |
| Superstructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| 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 Grove Rd(fau 7401) over Sand Creek built?
It was built in 1909, making it 116 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1975.
What condition is Grove Rd(fau 7401) 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 July 2023.
How much traffic does Grove Rd(fau 7401) over Sand Creek carry?
About 850 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.
How long is Grove Rd(fau 7401) over Sand Creek?
The structure is 102 ft (31 m) long with a longest span of 36 ft (11 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.
Who owns Grove Rd(fau 7401) over Sand Creek?
It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.