FAS 1573 over Sangamon River
GoodMenard County, Illinois · 2 MI W of Athens · Structure no. 065306900000000
- Built
- 1978
- 47 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected October 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel Continuous
- Length
- 315 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 750
- 2020 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
FAS 1573 over Sangamon River is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying FAS 1573 over Sangamon River in Menard County, Illinois. It was built in 1978, so it is 47 years old, older 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 750 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 758 by 2046. The structure is 315 ft (95.9 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 11.8 mi (19 km).
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was FAS 1573 over Sangamon River built?
It was built in 1978, making it 47 years old in 2025.
What condition is FAS 1573 over Sangamon River 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 October 2023.
How much traffic does FAS 1573 over Sangamon River carry?
About 750 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.
How long is FAS 1573 over Sangamon River?
The structure is 315 ft (95.9 m) long with a longest span of 121 ft (36.8 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.
Who owns FAS 1573 over Sangamon River?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.