Brown St./ FAU 896 over Rockspring Creek
PoorMadison County, Illinois · 100FT E Rock Springd · Structure no. 060610400000000
- Built
- 1955
- 70 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected January 2024
- Type
- Slab
- Concrete
- Length
- 29 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 4,000
- 2024 count
- Owner
- City
- City or Municipal Highway Agency
About this bridge
Brown St./ FAU 896 over Rockspring Creek is a concrete slab carrying Brown St./ FAU 896 over Rockspring Creek in Madison County, Illinois. It was built in 1955, so it is 70 years old, older than the Illinois average of 45.3 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 3 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
It carries about 4,000 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,334 by 2046. The structure is 29 ft (8.8 m) long and 49 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 3 Serious | Loss of section, deterioration, spalling or scour have seriously affected primary structural components. |
| Superstructure | 3 Serious | Loss of section, deterioration, spalling or scour have seriously affected primary structural components. |
| Substructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Brown St./ FAU 896 over Rockspring Creek built?
It was built in 1955, making it 70 years old in 2025.
What condition is Brown St./ FAU 896 over Rockspring Creek in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in January 2024.
How much traffic does Brown St./ FAU 896 over Rockspring Creek carry?
About 4,000 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.
How long is Brown St./ FAU 896 over Rockspring Creek?
The structure is 29 ft (8.8 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 49 ft wide.
Who owns Brown St./ FAU 896 over Rockspring Creek?
It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.