US Bridges

FAS 624 over S Frk Sangamon River

Good

Christian County, Illinois · 2.0 MI W. Edinburg · Structure no. 011331800000000

Built
1985
40 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
380 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
200
2021 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

FAS 624 over S Frk Sangamon River is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying FAS 624 over S Frk Sangamon River in Christian County, Illinois. It was built in 1985, so it is 40 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 200 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 202 by 2046. The structure is 380 ft (115.8 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesFAS 624
CrossesS Frk Sangamon River
Location2.0 MI W. Edinburg
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates39.65489, -89.43513
Functional classRural Major 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.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating48.9 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length380 ft (115.8 m)
Longest span105 ft (32 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.4 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic200 (2021)
Projected traffic202 by 2046
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerTown or Township Highway Agency
Maintained byTown or Township 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 FAS 624 over S Frk Sangamon River built?

It was built in 1985, making it 40 years old in 2025.

What condition is FAS 624 over S Frk Sangamon River 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 November 2024.

How much traffic does FAS 624 over S Frk Sangamon River carry?

About 200 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is FAS 624 over S Frk Sangamon River?

The structure is 380 ft (115.8 m) long with a longest span of 105 ft (32 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns FAS 624 over S Frk Sangamon River?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.