US Bridges

Sawyer RD over French Creek

Fair

Whiteside County, Illinois · South Edge Morrison · Structure no. 098505400000000

Built
1952
73 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
26 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
225
2021 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Sawyer RD over French Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Sawyer RD over French Creek in Whiteside County, Illinois. It was built in 1952, so it is 73 years old, older than the Illinois average of 45.3 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 5 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 225 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 227 by 2046. The structure is 26 ft (8 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesSawyer RD
CrossesFrench Creek
LocationSouth Edge Morrison
RouteCity Street 0
CountyWhiteside County
StateIllinois
Coordinates41.80216, -89.94985
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating44.6 US tons
Inventory rating26.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadH 15
Structure length26 ft (8 m)
Longest span13 ft (3.9 m)
Deck width26 ft (7.9 m)
Roadway width25 ft (7.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic225 (2021)
Projected traffic227 by 2046
Trucks2%
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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$89,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Sawyer RD over French Creek built?

It was built in 1952, making it 73 years old in 2025.

What condition is Sawyer RD over French Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in August 2023.

How much traffic does Sawyer RD over French Creek carry?

About 225 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is Sawyer RD over French Creek?

The structure is 26 ft (8 m) long with a longest span of 13 ft (3.9 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns Sawyer RD over French Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.