Athens Rd. over Sangamon River

Fair Condition35 years old1,800 vehicles/day

Location

StateIllinois
CountyMenard
LocationJct Il97 & Athens RD
CarriesAthens Rd.
CrossesSangamon River
Coordinates39.98280, -89.83813

Condition Ratings

Overall ConditionFair
Deck6 (Satisfactory)
Superstructure6 (Satisfactory)
Substructure7 (Good)
Channel/Waterway6 (Satisfactory)
Scour Critical5 — Stable for scour

Physical Characteristics

MaterialSteel Continuous
DesignStringer/Multi-beam
Total Length1117.1 ft (340.5 m)
Max Span200.1 ft (61 m)
Deck Width35.1 ft (10.7 m)
Deck Area3643.3 sq m
Main Spans9
Year Built1991

Traffic

Avg Daily Traffic1,800 (2023)
Truck Traffic5%
Lanes On Bridge2

Inspection & Ownership

Last Inspection624
Inspection FrequencyEvery 24 months
OwnerState Highway Agency
Historical SignificanceBridge is not eligible for the National Register
Structure Number065001900000000

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