US Bridges

FAS 1195 Il 180 over Br Brandywine CR

Fair

Knox County, Illinois · 4.5 MI N of US 150 · Structure no. 048008900000000

Built
2009
16 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
94 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
400
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FAS 1195 Il 180 over Br Brandywine CR is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying FAS 1195 Il 180 over Br Brandywine CR in Knox County, Illinois. It was built in 2009, so it is 16 years old, younger 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 400 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 429 by 2046. The structure is 94 ft (28.6 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 19.9 mi (32 km).

CarriesFAS 1195 Il 180
CrossesBr Brandywine CR
Location4.5 MI N of US 150
RouteState Highway 180
Coordinates40.96718, -90.01403
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating68.6 US tons
Inventory rating52.9 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length94 ft (28.6 m)
Longest span89 ft (27.1 m)
Deck width43 ft (13.2 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic400 (2023)
Projected traffic429 by 2046
Trucks9%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed19.9 mi (32 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState 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 1195 Il 180 over Br Brandywine CR built?

It was built in 2009, making it 16 years old in 2025.

What condition is FAS 1195 Il 180 over Br Brandywine 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 2023.

How much traffic does FAS 1195 Il 180 over Br Brandywine CR carry?

About 400 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is FAS 1195 Il 180 over Br Brandywine CR?

The structure is 94 ft (28.6 m) long with a longest span of 89 ft (27.1 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.

Who owns FAS 1195 Il 180 over Br Brandywine CR?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.