US Bridges

Il 29 over Sangamon River Trib.

Good

Sangamon County, Illinois · .9M N Sangamon River · Structure no. 084203800000000

Built
1997
28 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
27 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
6,950
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Il 29 over Sangamon River Trib. is a concrete continuous culvert carrying Il 29 over Sangamon River Trib. 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 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 6,950 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 6,868 by 2046. The structure is 27 ft (8.2 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

CarriesIl 29
CrossesSangamon River Trib.
Location.9M N Sangamon River
RouteState Highway 29
Coordinates39.88403, -89.66777
Functional classRural Minor 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 protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 48 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 rating76.8 US tons
Inventory rating46.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length27 ft (8.2 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 traffic6,950 (2023)
Projected traffic6,868 by 2046
Trucks2%
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 Il 29 over Sangamon River Trib. built?

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

What condition is Il 29 over Sangamon River Trib. 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 April 2024.

How much traffic does Il 29 over Sangamon River Trib. carry?

About 6,950 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is Il 29 over Sangamon River Trib.?

The structure is 27 ft (8.2 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.7 m).

Who owns Il 29 over Sangamon River Trib.?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.