US Bridges

Bruns LN over Spring Creek

Good

Sangamon County, Illinois · Springfield · Structure no. 084361900000000

Built
1982
43 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
23 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
250
2022 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

Bruns LN over Spring Creek is a concrete continuous culvert carrying Bruns LN over Spring Creek in Sangamon County, Illinois. It was built in 1982, so it is 43 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 250 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 278 by 2046. The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

CarriesBruns LN
CrossesSpring Creek
LocationSpringfield
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates39.83044, -89.68753
Functional classUrban Local

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionApril 2023
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating48.9 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length23 ft (7 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic250 (2022)
Projected traffic278 by 2046
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 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 Bruns LN over Spring Creek built?

It was built in 1982, making it 43 years old in 2025.

What condition is Bruns LN over Spring 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 April 2023.

How much traffic does Bruns LN over Spring Creek carry?

About 250 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Bruns LN over Spring Creek?

The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns Bruns LN over Spring Creek?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.