US Bridges

FAS 535(CH 2) over Sangamon River

Good

Piatt County, Illinois · 5 MI N of Monticello · Structure no. 074008500000000

Built
2003
22 years old, rebuilt 2011
Condition
Good
inspected January 2022
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
464 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
1,350
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

FAS 535(CH 2) over Sangamon River is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying FAS 535(CH 2) over Sangamon River in Piatt County, Illinois. It was built in 2003 and reconstructed in 2011, so it is 22 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 1,350 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,364 by 2046. The structure is 464 ft (141.5 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesFAS 535(CH 2)
CrossesSangamon River
Location5 MI N of Monticello
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyPiatt County
StateIllinois
Coordinates40.09393, -88.53485
Functional classRural Major Collector

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.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJanuary 2022
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating48.2 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length464 ft (141.5 m)
Longest span100 ft (30.5 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.1 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,350 (2020)
Projected traffic1,364 by 2046
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 km)
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 535(CH 2) over Sangamon River built?

It was built in 2003, making it 22 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2011.

What condition is FAS 535(CH 2) 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 January 2022.

How much traffic does FAS 535(CH 2) over Sangamon River carry?

About 1,350 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is FAS 535(CH 2) over Sangamon River?

The structure is 464 ft (141.5 m) long with a longest span of 100 ft (30.5 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns FAS 535(CH 2) over Sangamon River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.