US Bridges

Ill 89 over Sandy Creek

Fair

Marshall County, Illinois · 3.36 MI S. of Ill 18 · Structure no. 062201600000000

Built
2000
25 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
22 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 concrete continuous culvert carrying Ill 89 over Sandy Creek in Marshall County, Illinois. It was built in 2000, so it is 25 years old, younger 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 6 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 22 ft (6.7 m) long and 88 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesIll 89
CrossesSandy Creek
Location3.36 MI S. of Ill 18
RouteState Highway 89
CountyMarshall County
StateIllinois
Coordinates41.07089, -89.21311
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMarch 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating85.8 US tons
Inventory rating51.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length22 ft (6.7 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width88 ft (26.8 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,200 (2023)
Projected traffic2,071 by 2046
Trucks17%
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

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState 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 Ill 89 over Sandy Creek built?

It was built in 2000, making it 25 years old in 2025.

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 22 ft (6.7 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 88 ft wide.

Who owns Ill 89 over Sandy Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.