US Bridges

County HWY 40 over Lick Creek

Fair

Sangamon County, Illinois · 3.0 S of New Berlin · Structure no. 084500600000000

Built
1947
78 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
35 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
250
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

County HWY 40 over Lick Creek is a concrete continuous culvert carrying County HWY 40 over Lick Creek in Sangamon County, Illinois. It was built in 1947, so it is 78 years old, older than the Illinois average of 45.3 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 5 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 250 vehicles a day, roughly 12% of them trucks, projected to reach 354 by 2046. The structure is 35 ft (10.6 m) long and 35 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesCounty HWY 40
CrossesLick Creek
Location3.0 S of New Berlin
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountySangamon County
StateIllinois
Coordinates39.67508, -89.91735
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Culvert5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionMarch 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating27.9 US tons
Inventory rating16.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadH 15
Structure length35 ft (10.6 m)
Longest span11 ft (3.4 m)
Deck width35 ft (10.8 m)
Roadway width34 ft (10.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic250 (2022)
Projected traffic354 by 2046
Trucks12%
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 County HWY 40 over Lick Creek built?

It was built in 1947, making it 78 years old in 2025.

What condition is County HWY 40 over Lick Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in March 2023.

How much traffic does County HWY 40 over Lick Creek carry?

About 250 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 12% are trucks.

How long is County HWY 40 over Lick Creek?

The structure is 35 ft (10.6 m) long with a longest span of 11 ft (3.4 m) and a deck 35 ft wide.

Who owns County HWY 40 over Lick Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.