US Bridges

FAS 401 - Ch 25 over Trib to Brush Creek

Good

Knox County, Illinois · E.CTR-3-T10NR1E · Structure no. 048334200000000

Built
1994
31 years old
Condition
Good
inspected January 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
76 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
950
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

FAS 401 - Ch 25 over Trib to Brush Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying FAS 401 - Ch 25 over Trib to Brush Creek in Knox County, Illinois. It was built in 1994, so it is 31 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 950 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,111 by 2046. The structure is 76 ft (23.3 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesFAS 401 - Ch 25
CrossesTrib to Brush Creek
LocationE.CTR-3-T10NR1E
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates40.88041, -90.36664
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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJanuary 2023
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating48.6 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length76 ft (23.3 m)
Longest span25 ft (7.6 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.5 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic950 (2022)
Projected traffic1,111 by 2046
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty 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 401 - Ch 25 over Trib to Brush Creek built?

It was built in 1994, making it 31 years old in 2025.

What condition is FAS 401 - Ch 25 over Trib to Brush Creek 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 2023.

How much traffic does FAS 401 - Ch 25 over Trib to Brush Creek carry?

About 950 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is FAS 401 - Ch 25 over Trib to Brush Creek?

The structure is 76 ft (23.3 m) long with a longest span of 25 ft (7.6 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns FAS 401 - Ch 25 over Trib to Brush Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.