US Bridges

US 36(FAP 323) over Brouilletts CR

Fair

Edgar County, Illinois · 2.5 MI W of Il 1 · Structure no. 023000700000000

Built
1928
97 years old, rebuilt 1991
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
38 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,550
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 36(FAP 323) over Brouilletts CR is a concrete slab carrying US 36(FAP 323) over Brouilletts CR in Edgar County, Illinois. It was built in 1928 and reconstructed in 1991, so it is 97 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 6 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 1,550 vehicles a day, roughly 13% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,313 by 2046. The structure is 38 ft (11.6 m) long and 39 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 23 mi (37 km).

Location

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CarriesUS 36(FAP 323)
CrossesBrouilletts CR
Location2.5 MI W of Il 1
RouteU.S. Route 36
CountyEdgar County
StateIllinois
Coordinates39.79215, -87.73172
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating68.9 US tons
Inventory rating41.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadH 20
Structure length38 ft (11.6 m)
Longest span36 ft (11 m)
Deck width39 ft (11.9 m)
Roadway width36 ft (11 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,550 (2023)
Projected traffic1,313 by 2046
Trucks13%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed23 mi (37 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedWidening with deck rehabilitation or replacement
Estimated improvement cost$179,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was US 36(FAP 323) over Brouilletts CR built?

It was built in 1928, making it 97 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1991.

What condition is US 36(FAP 323) over Brouilletts CR 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 September 2024.

How much traffic does US 36(FAP 323) over Brouilletts CR carry?

About 1,550 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 13% are trucks.

How long is US 36(FAP 323) over Brouilletts CR?

The structure is 38 ft (11.6 m) long with a longest span of 36 ft (11 m) and a deck 39 ft wide.

Who owns US 36(FAP 323) over Brouilletts CR?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.