US Bridges

FAS624-CH40 over Lick Creek

Good

Sangamon County, Illinois · 2.0 MI E of Loami · Structure no. 084341100000000

Built
1985
40 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2022
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
141 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
325
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

FAS624-CH40 over Lick Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying FAS624-CH40 over Lick Creek in Sangamon County, Illinois. It was built in 1985, so it is 40 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 325 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 480 by 2046. The structure is 141 ft (43 m) long and 36 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 21.1 mi (34 km).

Location

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CarriesFAS624-CH40
CrossesLick Creek
Location2.0 MI E of Loami
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountySangamon County
StateIllinois
Coordinates39.66879, -89.80948
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 2022
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating48.9 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length141 ft (43 m)
Longest span69 ft (21 m)
Deck width36 ft (11 m)
Roadway width36 ft (11 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic325 (2022)
Projected traffic480 by 2046
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed21.1 mi (34 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 FAS624-CH40 over Lick Creek built?

It was built in 1985, making it 40 years old in 2025.

What condition is FAS624-CH40 over Lick 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 2022.

How much traffic does FAS624-CH40 over Lick Creek carry?

About 325 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is FAS624-CH40 over Lick Creek?

The structure is 141 ft (43 m) long with a longest span of 69 ft (21 m) and a deck 36 ft wide.

Who owns FAS624-CH40 over Lick Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.