US Bridges

FAS 2368 (CH-S51) over Sandy Creek

Poor

Marshall County, Illinois · FAS 2368 Ov Sandy CR · Structure no. 062450000000000

Built
1969
56 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected April 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
119 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
175
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

FAS 2368 (CH-S51) over Sandy Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying FAS 2368 (CH-S51) over Sandy Creek in Marshall County, Illinois. It was built in 1969, so it is 56 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 4 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 175 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 152 by 2046. The structure is 119 ft (36.3 m) long and 26 ft wide.

CarriesFAS 2368 (CH-S51)
CrossesSandy Creek
LocationFAS 2368 Ov Sandy CR
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates41.08955, -89.16216
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Poor

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.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Superstructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionApril 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating62.5 US tons
Inventory rating23.9 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans3
Design loadHS 15
Structure length119 ft (36.3 m)
Longest span48 ft (14.6 m)
Deck width26 ft (8 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic175 (2020)
Projected traffic152 by 2046
Trucks9%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed—
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty 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 FAS 2368 (CH-S51) over Sandy Creek built?

It was built in 1969, making it 56 years old in 2025.

What condition is FAS 2368 (CH-S51) over Sandy 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 April 2023.

How much traffic does FAS 2368 (CH-S51) over Sandy Creek carry?

About 175 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is FAS 2368 (CH-S51) over Sandy Creek?

The structure is 119 ft (36.3 m) long with a longest span of 48 ft (14.6 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns FAS 2368 (CH-S51) over Sandy Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.