US Bridges

FAU 7987 over Old Jacksonville Br

Good

Sangamon County, Illinois · 0.29 MI E Chatham RD · Structure no. 084602000000000

Built
2015
10 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2022
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
50 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,450
2022 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

FAU 7987 over Old Jacksonville Br is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying FAU 7987 over Old Jacksonville Br in Sangamon County, Illinois. It was built in 2015, so it is 10 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 1,450 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,313 by 2046. The structure is 50 ft (15.2 m) long and 40 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesFAU 7987
CrossesOld Jacksonville Br
Location0.29 MI E Chatham RD
CountySangamon County
StateIllinois
Coordinates39.79089, -89.68158
Functional classRural Minor Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionMarch 2022
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating46.4 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length50 ft (15.2 m)
Longest span48 ft (14.6 m)
Deck width40 ft (12.2 m)
Roadway width27 ft (8.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,450 (2022)
Projected traffic1,313 by 2046
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Maintained byCity or Municipal 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 FAU 7987 over Old Jacksonville Br built?

It was built in 2015, making it 10 years old in 2025.

What condition is FAU 7987 over Old Jacksonville Br 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 2022.

How much traffic does FAU 7987 over Old Jacksonville Br carry?

About 1,450 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is FAU 7987 over Old Jacksonville Br?

The structure is 50 ft (15.2 m) long with a longest span of 48 ft (14.6 m) and a deck 40 ft wide.

Who owns FAU 7987 over Old Jacksonville Br?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.