US Bridges

FAS 624A (ch 40) over Brush Creek

Good

Sangamon County, Illinois · .25 MI E FAS 1622 · Structure no. 084341400000000

Built
2014
11 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
139 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
1,050
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

FAS 624A (ch 40) over Brush Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying FAS 624A (ch 40) over Brush Creek in Sangamon County, Illinois. It was built in 2014, so it is 11 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 1,050 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,111 by 2046. The structure is 139 ft (42.5 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesFAS 624A (ch 40)
CrossesBrush Creek
Location.25 MI E FAS 1622
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates39.67033, -89.5865
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.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
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 rating46.4 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans3
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length139 ft (42.5 m)
Longest span50 ft (15.3 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.5 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,050 (2022)
Projected traffic1,111 by 2046
Trucks3%
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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

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

It was built in 2014, making it 11 years old in 2025.

What condition is FAS 624A (ch 40) 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 2024.

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

About 1,050 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

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

The structure is 139 ft (42.5 m) long with a longest span of 50 ft (15.3 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

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

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.