Ch 56 over S Fork Sang River
GoodSangamon County, Illinois · 2.0 MI W Rochester · Structure no. 084344400000000
- Built
- 1999
- 26 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected March 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel Continuous
- Length
- 276 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 7,100
- 2022 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Ch 56 over S Fork Sang River is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Ch 56 over S Fork Sang River in Sangamon County, Illinois. It was built in 1999, so it is 26 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 7,100 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 6,969 by 2046. The structure is 276 ft (84.2 m) long and 40 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Ch 56 over S Fork Sang River built?
It was built in 1999, making it 26 years old in 2025.
What condition is Ch 56 over S Fork Sang River 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 March 2023.
How much traffic does Ch 56 over S Fork Sang River carry?
About 7,100 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.
How long is Ch 56 over S Fork Sang River?
The structure is 276 ft (84.2 m) long with a longest span of 110 ft (33.5 m) and a deck 40 ft wide.
Who owns Ch 56 over S Fork Sang River?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.