Ill 89 over Sandy Creek
FairMarshall County, Illinois · 1.87 MI S of Ill 18 · Structure no. 062002900000000
- Built
- 1928
- 97 years old, rebuilt 1980
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected March 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Prestressed Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 284 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 2,200
- 2023 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Ill 89 over Sandy Creek is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Ill 89 over Sandy Creek in Marshall County, Illinois. It was built in 1928 and reconstructed in 1980, so it is 97 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 2,200 vehicles a day, roughly 17% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,071 by 2046. The structure is 284 ft (86.6 m) long and 34 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 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 | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
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Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Ill 89 over Sandy Creek built?
It was built in 1928, making it 97 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1980.
What condition is Ill 89 over Sandy 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 March 2023.
How much traffic does Ill 89 over Sandy Creek carry?
About 2,200 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 17% are trucks.
How long is Ill 89 over Sandy Creek?
The structure is 284 ft (86.6 m) long with a longest span of 102 ft (31.2 m) and a deck 34 ft wide.
Who owns Ill 89 over Sandy Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.