Sassafras RD over Reese Creek Trib
FairPerry County, Illinois · 1.5M E US51 ST Johns · Structure no. 073318500000000
- Built
- 2012
- 13 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected January 2025
- Type
- Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 43 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 50
- 2024 count
- Owner
- Town / Township
- Town or Township Highway Agency
About this bridge
Sassafras RD over Reese Creek Trib is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Sassafras RD over Reese Creek Trib in Perry County, Illinois. It was built in 2012, so it is 13 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 50 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 76 by 2046. The structure is 43 ft (13.2 m) long and 24 ft wide.
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Channel and channel protection | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Sassafras RD over Reese Creek Trib built?
It was built in 2012, making it 13 years old in 2025.
What condition is Sassafras RD over Reese Creek Trib 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 Sassafras RD over Reese Creek Trib carry?
About 50 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.
How long is Sassafras RD over Reese Creek Trib?
The structure is 43 ft (13.2 m) long with a longest span of 41 ft (12.4 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.
Who owns Sassafras RD over Reese Creek Trib?
It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.