Il 49 (fap 836) over Brushy Fork
GoodEdgar County, Illinois · 1.0 MI N of US 36 · Structure no. 023001800000000
- Built
- 1928
- 97 years old, rebuilt 2016
- Condition
- Good
- inspected January 2022
- Type
- Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 116 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 1,000
- 2023 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Il 49 (fap 836) over Brushy Fork is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Il 49 (fap 836) over Brushy Fork in Edgar County, Illinois. It was built in 1928 and reconstructed in 2016, 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 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 1,000 vehicles a day, roughly 16% of them trucks, projected to reach 859 by 2046. The structure is 116 ft (35.3 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 24.2 mi (39 km).
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Il 49 (fap 836) over Brushy Fork built?
It was built in 1928, making it 97 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2016.
What condition is Il 49 (fap 836) over Brushy Fork 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 January 2022.
How much traffic does Il 49 (fap 836) over Brushy Fork carry?
About 1,000 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 16% are trucks.
How long is Il 49 (fap 836) over Brushy Fork?
The structure is 116 ft (35.3 m) long with a longest span of 39 ft (12 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.
Who owns Il 49 (fap 836) over Brushy Fork?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.