US Bridges

FAS 624A (ch 40) over Sangchris Spillway

Good

Sangamon County, Illinois · 0.03 MI W Christian CO LN · Structure no. 084991400000000

Built
1965
60 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2022
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
32 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
500
2021 count
Owner
State
State Park, Forest, or Reservation Agency

About this bridge

FAS 624A (ch 40) over Sangchris Spillway is a concrete slab carrying FAS 624A (ch 40) over Sangchris Spillway in Sangamon County, Illinois. It was built in 1965, so it is 60 years old, older 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 500 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 631 by 2046. The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long and 36 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesFAS 624A (ch 40)
CrossesSangchris Spillway
Location0.03 MI W Christian CO LN
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountySangamon County
StateIllinois
Coordinates39.64946, -89.47907
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 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating44.6 US tons
Inventory rating26.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length32 ft (9.8 m)
Longest span31 ft (9.4 m)
Deck width36 ft (11 m)
Roadway width34 ft (10.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic500 (2021)
Projected traffic631 by 2046
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Park, Forest, or Reservation Agency
Maintained byState Park, Forest, or Reservation 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 Sangchris Spillway built?

It was built in 1965, making it 60 years old in 2025.

What condition is FAS 624A (ch 40) over Sangchris Spillway 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 FAS 624A (ch 40) over Sangchris Spillway carry?

About 500 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is FAS 624A (ch 40) over Sangchris Spillway?

The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long with a longest span of 31 ft (9.4 m) and a deck 36 ft wide.

Who owns FAS 624A (ch 40) over Sangchris Spillway?

It is owned by the State Park, Forest, or Reservation Agency.