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Wabash Ave (fap 66 over Jacksonville Branch

Good

Sangamon County, Illinois · .5M E Veterans/Il 4 · Structure no. 084201500000000

Built
1976
49 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
37 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
21,300
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Wabash Ave (fap 66 over Jacksonville Branch is a concrete continuous culvert carrying Wabash Ave (fap 66 over Jacksonville Branch in Sangamon County, Illinois. It was built in 1976, so it is 49 years old, older 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 21,300 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 20,705 by 2046. The structure is 37 ft (11.2 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesWabash Ave (fap 66
CrossesJacksonville Branch
Location.5M E Veterans/Il 4
CountySangamon County
StateIllinois
Coordinates39.76405, -89.69748
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating89.6 US tons
Inventory rating53.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length37 ft (11.2 m)
Longest span12 ft (3.7 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic21,300 (2022)
Projected traffic20,705 by 2046
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

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 Wabash Ave (fap 66 over Jacksonville Branch built?

It was built in 1976, making it 49 years old in 2025.

What condition is Wabash Ave (fap 66 over Jacksonville Branch 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 May 2024.

How much traffic does Wabash Ave (fap 66 over Jacksonville Branch carry?

About 21,300 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Wabash Ave (fap 66 over Jacksonville Branch?

The structure is 37 ft (11.2 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.7 m).

Who owns Wabash Ave (fap 66 over Jacksonville Branch?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.