US Bridges

Browning Road over Spring CR Overflow

Good

Sangamon County, Illinois · 0.1 MI E Vets Pkwy · Structure no. 084020200000000

Built
1997
28 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
142 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
5,300
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Browning Road over Spring CR Overflow is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Browning Road over Spring CR Overflow in Sangamon County, Illinois. It was built in 1997, so it is 28 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 5,300 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,757 by 2046. The structure is 142 ft (43.4 m) long and 51 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesBrowning Road
CrossesSpring CR Overflow
Location0.1 MI E Vets Pkwy
CountySangamon County
StateIllinois
Coordinates39.83683, -89.65637
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

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 inspectionApril 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 adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating68.6 US tons
Inventory rating37.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length142 ft (43.4 m)
Longest span70 ft (21.2 m)
Deck width51 ft (15.6 m)
Roadway width48 ft (14.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,300 (2022)
Projected traffic5,757 by 2046
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRelief for waterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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 Browning Road over Spring CR Overflow built?

It was built in 1997, making it 28 years old in 2025.

What condition is Browning Road over Spring CR Overflow 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 April 2023.

How much traffic does Browning Road over Spring CR Overflow carry?

About 5,300 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Browning Road over Spring CR Overflow?

The structure is 142 ft (43.4 m) long with a longest span of 70 ft (21.2 m) and a deck 51 ft wide.

Who owns Browning Road over Spring CR Overflow?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.