Fap 323(US 36) over Brushy Fork River
Douglas County, Illinois · rated Good in the 2025 National Bridge Inventory
United States Bridge Conditions2025 National Bridge Inventory, FHWACompiled
- Fap 323(US 36) over Brushy Fork River in Douglas County, Illinois, is rated in good condition in the 2025 National Bridge Inventory (as of ).
- Its lowest-rated component is the deck, rated 7 (good condition) on the 0-9 scale.
- It was built in 1990, making it 35 years old at the 2025 inventory.
- It carries about 2,250 vehicles a day (traffic count year 2023).
- Its listed owner is the state highway agency.
- It is one of 173 of the 233 inventoried bridges in Douglas County rated good (74.2%); 4 (1.7%) are rated poor.
- Its traffic status in the 2025 inventory is open, no restriction (NBI item 41).
- Its condition class and component ratings are unchanged from the 2024 inventory.
- Its most recent inspection on record is dated January 2022, on a 48-month routine inspection cycle.
- A good rating means every major component - deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert - is rated 7 or higher on FHWA's 0-9 scale: no more than minor problems.
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Component ratings
| Component | Rating (2024) | Rating (2025) | FHWA scale meaning |
|---|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 | 7 | Good condition |
| Superstructure | 7 | 7 | Good condition |
| Substructure | 7 | 7 | Good condition |
Bridge details
| Structure | Continuous steel stringer or multi-beam girder |
| Length | about 142 ft |
| Location | E Edge of Newman |
| NBI structure number | 021005200000000 |
| Condition class | Good |
| Traffic status (item 41) | Open, no restriction |
| Last inspection (item 90) | January 2022 |
| Inspection interval (item 91) | 48 months |
| Scour (item 113) | 8: foundations stable, scour above the top of the footing |
Source: FHWA National Bridge Inventory, 2025 data as reported by the Illinois department of transportation.
Busiest bridges in Douglas County
| Bridge | Built | Vehicles/day | Condition |
|---|---|---|---|
| I-57 over Stream | 1968 | 22,700 | Good |
| I-57 (NB) over Fap 323(US 36) | 1968 | 11,050 | Good |
| I-57 (SB) over Fap 323(US 36) | 1968 | 11,050 | Good |
| I-57 (NB) over UPRR & Decatur&Estrn ILR | 1969 | 11,050 | Fair |
| I-57 (SB) over UPRR & Decatur&Estrn ILR | 1969 | 11,050 | Fair |
| I-57 (NB) over Hayes Branch | 1969 | 11,050 | Fair |
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