US Bridges

Il 267 over Sandy Creek

Good

Morgan County, Illinois · .6M S I72/US36 Int · Structure no. 069050400000000

Built
2006
19 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
112 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
4,100
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Il 267 over Sandy Creek is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Il 267 over Sandy Creek in Morgan County, Illinois. It was built in 2006, so it is 19 years old, younger 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 4,100 vehicles a day, roughly 17% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,141 by 2046. The structure is 112 ft (34.1 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesIl 267
CrossesSandy Creek
Location.6M S I72/US36 Int
RouteState Highway 267
Coordinates39.67771, -90.22868
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating81.8 US tons
Inventory rating49.3 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length112 ft (34.1 m)
Longest span65 ft (19.7 m)
Deck width43 ft (13.2 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,100 (2023)
Projected traffic4,141 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 Il 267 over Sandy Creek built?

It was built in 2006, making it 19 years old in 2025.

What condition is Il 267 over Sandy Creek 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 March 2024.

How much traffic does Il 267 over Sandy Creek carry?

About 4,100 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 17% are trucks.

How long is Il 267 over Sandy Creek?

The structure is 112 ft (34.1 m) long with a longest span of 65 ft (19.7 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.

Who owns Il 267 over Sandy Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.