US Bridges

Sawmill RD over Dodds Branch

Fair

Perry County, Illinois · 4.3 MI W of Ill 127 · Structure no. 073317400000000

Built
2010
15 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2025
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
61 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
20
2024 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

Sawmill RD over Dodds Branch is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Sawmill RD over Dodds Branch in Perry County, Illinois. It was built in 2010, so it is 15 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 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 20 vehicles a day, roughly 40% of them trucks, projected to reach 10 by 2046. The structure is 61 ft (18.7 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesSawmill RD
CrossesDodds Branch
Location4.3 MI W of Ill 127
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyPerry County
StateIllinois
Coordinates38.20179, -89.45642
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJanuary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating48.6 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length61 ft (18.7 m)
Longest span59 ft (18 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.3 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic20 (2024)
Projected traffic10 by 2046
Trucks40%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerTown or Township Highway Agency
Maintained byTown or Township 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 Sawmill RD over Dodds Branch built?

It was built in 2010, making it 15 years old in 2025.

What condition is Sawmill RD over Dodds Branch 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 January 2025.

How much traffic does Sawmill RD over Dodds Branch carry?

About 20 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 40% are trucks.

How long is Sawmill RD over Dodds Branch?

The structure is 61 ft (18.7 m) long with a longest span of 59 ft (18 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns Sawmill RD over Dodds Branch?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.