US Bridges

FAP 760 (ch 17) over Sangamon River

Fair

Piatt County, Illinois · 4.3 MI S of Cisco · Structure no. 074317100000000

Built
1978
47 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
372 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
800
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FAP 760 (ch 17) over Sangamon River is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying FAP 760 (ch 17) over Sangamon River in Piatt 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 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 800 vehicles a day, roughly 39% of them trucks, projected to reach 732 by 2046. The structure is 372 ft (113.4 m) long and 36 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

CarriesFAP 760 (ch 17)
CrossesSangamon River
Location4.3 MI S of Cisco
RouteState Highway 32
Coordinates39.95335, -88.72624
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionDecember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating66.5 US tons
Inventory rating39.7 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length372 ft (113.4 m)
Longest span183 ft (55.8 m)
Deck width36 ft (11 m)
Roadway width34 ft (10.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic800 (2023)
Projected traffic732 by 2046
Trucks39%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 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 FAP 760 (ch 17) over Sangamon River built?

It was built in 1978, making it 47 years old in 2025.

What condition is FAP 760 (ch 17) over Sangamon River 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 December 2023.

How much traffic does FAP 760 (ch 17) over Sangamon River carry?

About 800 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 39% are trucks.

How long is FAP 760 (ch 17) over Sangamon River?

The structure is 372 ft (113.4 m) long with a longest span of 183 ft (55.8 m) and a deck 36 ft wide.

Who owns FAP 760 (ch 17) over Sangamon River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.