FAS 775/POCAHONTAS over Sand Ck
FairMadison County, Illinois · 2.9MI E Marine · Structure no. 060301700000000
- Built
- 1959
- 66 years old, rebuilt 2003
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected April 2024
- Type
- Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 114 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 775
- 2024 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
FAS 775/POCAHONTAS over Sand Ck is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying FAS 775/POCAHONTAS over Sand Ck in Madison County, Illinois. It was built in 1959 and reconstructed in 2003, so it is 66 years old, older 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 5 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 775 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 749 by 2046. The structure is 114 ft (34.7 m) long and 40 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 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| 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 FAS 775/POCAHONTAS over Sand Ck built?
It was built in 1959, making it 66 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2003.
What condition is FAS 775/POCAHONTAS over Sand Ck 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 April 2024.
How much traffic does FAS 775/POCAHONTAS over Sand Ck carry?
About 775 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.
How long is FAS 775/POCAHONTAS over Sand Ck?
The structure is 114 ft (34.7 m) long with a longest span of 38 ft (11.7 m) and a deck 40 ft wide.
Who owns FAS 775/POCAHONTAS over Sand Ck?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.