US Bridges

FAS 624A (ch 40) over Branch Horse Creek

Fair

Sangamon County, Illinois · .19 MI W TR 424 · Structure no. 084301600000000

Built
1957
68 years old, rebuilt 2001
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
114 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
900
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

FAS 624A (ch 40) over Branch Horse Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying FAS 624A (ch 40) over Branch Horse Creek in Sangamon County, Illinois. It was built in 1957 and reconstructed in 2001, so it is 68 years old, older 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 5 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 900 vehicles a day, roughly 11% of them trucks, projected to reach 657 by 2046. The structure is 114 ft (34.7 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesFAS 624A (ch 40)
CrossesBranch Horse Creek
Location.19 MI W TR 424
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountySangamon County
StateIllinois
Coordinates39.66996, -89.50125
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMarch 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
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 rating68.9 US tons
Inventory rating41.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans3
Design loadHS 15
Structure length114 ft (34.7 m)
Longest span38 ft (11.6 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.4 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic900 (2022)
Projected traffic657 by 2046
Trucks11%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
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 proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$224,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was FAS 624A (ch 40) over Branch Horse Creek built?

It was built in 1957, making it 68 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2001.

What condition is FAS 624A (ch 40) over Branch Horse Creek 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 March 2023.

How much traffic does FAS 624A (ch 40) over Branch Horse Creek carry?

About 900 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 11% are trucks.

How long is FAS 624A (ch 40) over Branch Horse Creek?

The structure is 114 ft (34.7 m) long with a longest span of 38 ft (11.6 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns FAS 624A (ch 40) over Branch Horse Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.