US Bridges

E Lake DR (fau 799 over Sugar Ck/Lake Spfld

Good

Sangamon County, Illinois · 0.30 MI E of I-55 · Structure no. 084994100000000

Built
1992
33 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
352 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
10,000
2022 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

E Lake DR (fau 799 over Sugar Ck/Lake Spfld is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying E Lake DR (fau 799 over Sugar Ck/Lake Spfld in Sangamon County, Illinois. It was built in 1992, so it is 33 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 10,000 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 11,009 by 2046. The structure is 352 ft (107.4 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 km).

Location

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CarriesE Lake DR (fau 799
CrossesSugar Ck/Lake Spfld
Location0.30 MI E of I-55
CountySangamon County
StateIllinois
Coordinates39.75955, -89.60093
Functional classUrban 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
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionApril 2023
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
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 alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating48.6 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadHS 20
Structure length352 ft (107.4 m)
Longest span90 ft (27.4 m)
Deck width33 ft (10.1 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic10,000 (2022)
Projected traffic11,009 by 2046
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.1 mi (13 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 E Lake DR (fau 799 over Sugar Ck/Lake Spfld built?

It was built in 1992, making it 33 years old in 2025.

What condition is E Lake DR (fau 799 over Sugar Ck/Lake Spfld 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 2023.

How much traffic does E Lake DR (fau 799 over Sugar Ck/Lake Spfld carry?

About 10,000 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is E Lake DR (fau 799 over Sugar Ck/Lake Spfld?

The structure is 352 ft (107.4 m) long with a longest span of 90 ft (27.4 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

Who owns E Lake DR (fau 799 over Sugar Ck/Lake Spfld?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.