US Bridges

FAS 625 over Brush Creek

Good

Sangamon County, Illinois · 0.1 MI W Divernon · Structure no. 084318900000000

Built
1953
72 years old, rebuilt 1989
Condition
Good
inspected March 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
54 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,650
2022 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

FAS 625 over Brush Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying FAS 625 over Brush Creek in Sangamon County, Illinois. It was built in 1953 and reconstructed in 1989, so it is 72 years old, older 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 1,650 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,566 by 2046. The structure is 54 ft (16.5 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesFAS 625
CrossesBrush Creek
Location0.1 MI W Divernon
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates39.56758, -89.66089
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 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 evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating67.9 US tons
Inventory rating40.7 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length54 ft (16.5 m)
Longest span52 ft (15.8 m)
Deck width27 ft (8.3 m)
Roadway width27 ft (8.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,650 (2022)
Projected traffic1,566 by 2046
Trucks8%
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

OwnerTown or Township Highway Agency
Maintained byTown or Township 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 625 over Brush Creek built?

It was built in 1953, making it 72 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1989.

What condition is FAS 625 over 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 March 2023.

How much traffic does FAS 625 over Brush Creek carry?

About 1,650 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is FAS 625 over Brush Creek?

The structure is 54 ft (16.5 m) long with a longest span of 52 ft (15.8 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.

Who owns FAS 625 over Brush Creek?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.