US Bridges

FAS-795 over Brush Creek

Fair

Wayne County, Illinois · 2.3 MI E Orchardvill · Structure no. 096301000000000

Built
1959
66 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2025
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
131 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
900
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

FAS-795 over Brush Creek is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying FAS-795 over Brush Creek in Wayne County, Illinois. It was built in 1959, so it is 66 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 900 vehicles a day, roughly 17% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,020 by 2046. The structure is 131 ft (39.9 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesFAS-795
CrossesBrush Creek
Location2.3 MI E Orchardvill
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyWayne County
StateIllinois
Coordinates38.52355, -88.60879
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionFebruary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating38.3 US tons
Inventory rating22.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 15
Structure length131 ft (39.9 m)
Longest span47 ft (14.3 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.1 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic900 (2022)
Projected traffic1,020 by 2046
Trucks17%
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

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-795 over Brush Creek built?

It was built in 1959, making it 66 years old in 2025.

What condition is FAS-795 over Brush 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 February 2025.

How much traffic does FAS-795 over Brush Creek carry?

About 900 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 17% are trucks.

How long is FAS-795 over Brush Creek?

The structure is 131 ft (39.9 m) long with a longest span of 47 ft (14.3 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns FAS-795 over Brush Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.