US Bridges

East Lake Shore DR over Lake Spfld Slough

Fair

Sangamon County, Illinois · 0.50 MI E I-55 · Structure no. 084020900000000

Built
1997
28 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2021
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
278 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
2,500
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

East Lake Shore DR over Lake Spfld Slough is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying East Lake Shore DR over Lake Spfld Slough in Sangamon County, Illinois. It was built in 1997, so it is 28 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 2,500 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,121 by 2046. The structure is 278 ft (84.6 m) long and 38 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesEast Lake Shore DR
CrossesLake Spfld Slough
Location0.50 MI E I-55
CountySangamon County
StateIllinois
Coordinates39.68931, -89.63294
Functional classUrban 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.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionNovember 2021
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating37.1 US tons
Inventory rating28.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length278 ft (84.6 m)
Longest span93 ft (28.2 m)
Deck width38 ft (11.6 m)
Roadway width35 ft (10.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,500 (2022)
Projected traffic2,121 by 2046
Trucks5%
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

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 East Lake Shore DR over Lake Spfld Slough built?

It was built in 1997, making it 28 years old in 2025.

What condition is East Lake Shore DR over Lake Spfld Slough 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 November 2021.

How much traffic does East Lake Shore DR over Lake Spfld Slough carry?

About 2,500 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is East Lake Shore DR over Lake Spfld Slough?

The structure is 278 ft (84.6 m) long with a longest span of 93 ft (28.2 m) and a deck 38 ft wide.

Who owns East Lake Shore DR over Lake Spfld Slough?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.