US Bridges

FAS 624A (ch 40) over Horse Creek

Good

Sangamon County, Illinois · .15 MI W TR 374 · Structure no. 084341500000000

Built
2006
19 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
310 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
1,050
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

FAS 624A (ch 40) over Horse Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying FAS 624A (ch 40) over Horse Creek in Sangamon County, Illinois. It was built in 2006, so it is 19 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 310 ft (94.5 m) long and 40 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesFAS 624A (ch 40)
CrossesHorse Creek
Location.15 MI W TR 374
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates39.67045, -89.55713
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
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating48.6 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length310 ft (94.5 m)
Longest span114 ft (34.7 m)
Deck width40 ft (12.2 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 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 closed3.7 mi (6 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 Horse Creek built?

It was built in 2006, making it 19 years old in 2025.

What condition is FAS 624A (ch 40) over Horse 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 Horse Creek carry?

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

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

The structure is 310 ft (94.5 m) long with a longest span of 114 ft (34.7 m) and a deck 40 ft wide.

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

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.