US Bridges

FAU 7398/S Shore D over Sand Creek Arm

Good

Macon County, Illinois · 1.22 MI E of US 51 · Structure no. 058602600000000

Built
2013
12 years old
Condition
Good
inspected July 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
133 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
2,800
2023 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

FAU 7398/S Shore D over Sand Creek Arm is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying FAU 7398/S Shore D over Sand Creek Arm in Macon County, Illinois. It was built in 2013, so it is 12 years old, younger than the Illinois average of 45.3 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 2,800 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,980 by 2046. The structure is 133 ft (40.4 m) long and 47 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesFAU 7398/S Shore D
CrossesSand Creek Arm
Location1.22 MI E of US 51
Coordinates39.81173, -88.9332
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating46.4 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length133 ft (40.4 m)
Longest span66 ft (20.2 m)
Deck width47 ft (14.3 m)
Roadway width44 ft (13.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,800 (2023)
Projected traffic2,980 by 2046
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Maintained byCity or Municipal 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 7398/S Shore D over Sand Creek Arm built?

It was built in 2013, making it 12 years old in 2025.

What condition is FAU 7398/S Shore D over Sand Creek Arm in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in July 2024.

How much traffic does FAU 7398/S Shore D over Sand Creek Arm carry?

About 2,800 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is FAU 7398/S Shore D over Sand Creek Arm?

The structure is 133 ft (40.4 m) long with a longest span of 66 ft (20.2 m) and a deck 47 ft wide.

Who owns FAU 7398/S Shore D over Sand Creek Arm?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.