US Bridges

Il 89 (fap 698) over Little Sandy Creek

Fair

Putnam County, Illinois · 0.05 MI N of Il 18 · Structure no. 078003800000000

Built
2001
24 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2021
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
126 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
1,550
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Il 89 (fap 698) over Little Sandy Creek is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Il 89 (fap 698) over Little Sandy Creek in Putnam County, Illinois. It was built in 2001, so it is 24 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 1,550 vehicles a day, roughly 19% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,716 by 2046. The structure is 126 ft (38.5 m) long and 37 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesIl 89 (fap 698)
CrossesLittle Sandy Creek
Location0.05 MI N of Il 18
RouteState Highway 89
CountyPutnam County
StateIllinois
Coordinates41.11913, -89.20211
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJanuary 2021
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating98.2 US tons
Inventory rating64.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length126 ft (38.5 m)
Longest span46 ft (14 m)
Deck width37 ft (11.2 m)
Roadway width33 ft (10.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,550 (2023)
Projected traffic1,716 by 2046
Trucks19%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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 89 (fap 698) over Little Sandy Creek built?

It was built in 2001, making it 24 years old in 2025.

What condition is Il 89 (fap 698) over Little Sandy Creek 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 2021.

How much traffic does Il 89 (fap 698) over Little Sandy Creek carry?

About 1,550 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 19% are trucks.

How long is Il 89 (fap 698) over Little Sandy Creek?

The structure is 126 ft (38.5 m) long with a longest span of 46 ft (14 m) and a deck 37 ft wide.

Who owns Il 89 (fap 698) over Little Sandy Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.