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Sheridan-Fau 6759 over Lick Creek

Good

Tazewell County, Illinois · SW-30-T25NR4W · Structure no. 090608900000000

Built
2014
11 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2024
Type
Frame
Steel
Length
41 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,350
2023 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Sheridan-Fau 6759 over Lick Creek is a steel frame carrying Sheridan-Fau 6759 over Lick Creek in Tazewell County, Illinois. It was built in 2014, so it is 11 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 1,350 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,313 by 2046. The structure is 41 ft (12.6 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesSheridan-Fau 6759
CrossesLick Creek
LocationSW-30-T25NR4W
CountyTazewell County
StateIllinois
Coordinates40.58325, -89.60395
Functional classUrban 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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
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 alignment5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Operating rating46.4 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeFrame
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length41 ft (12.6 m)
Longest span41 ft (12.6 m)
Deck width26 ft (7.9 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,350 (2023)
Projected traffic1,313 by 2046
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 Sheridan-Fau 6759 over Lick Creek built?

It was built in 2014, making it 11 years old in 2025.

What condition is Sheridan-Fau 6759 over Lick Creek 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 October 2024.

How much traffic does Sheridan-Fau 6759 over Lick Creek carry?

About 1,350 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Sheridan-Fau 6759 over Lick Creek?

The structure is 41 ft (12.6 m) long with a longest span of 41 ft (12.6 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns Sheridan-Fau 6759 over Lick Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.