US Bridges

FAP 725(EB) over Canadian National Railwa

Poor

Champaign County, Illinois · W of Champaign · Structure no. 010003600000000

Built
1966
59 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected June 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
155 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
10,450
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FAP 725(EB) over Canadian National Railwa is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying FAP 725(EB) over Canadian National Railwa in Champaign County, Illinois. It was built in 1966, so it is 59 years old, older than the Illinois average of 45.3 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

It carries about 10,450 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,404 by 2046. The structure is 155 ft (47.2 m) long and 42 ft wide.

CarriesFAP 725(EB)
CrossesCanadian National Railwa
LocationW of Champaign
Coordinates40.11824, -88.28777
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

Condition and inspection

Poor

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Superstructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating59.3 US tons
Inventory rating35.4 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length155 ft (47.2 m)
Longest span57 ft (17.4 m)
Deck width42 ft (12.8 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic10,450 (2024)
Projected traffic5,404 by 2046
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRailroad
Detour if closed—
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was FAP 725(EB) over Canadian National Railwa built?

It was built in 1966, making it 59 years old in 2025.

What condition is FAP 725(EB) over Canadian National Railwa in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in June 2024.

How much traffic does FAP 725(EB) over Canadian National Railwa carry?

About 10,450 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is FAP 725(EB) over Canadian National Railwa?

The structure is 155 ft (47.2 m) long with a longest span of 57 ft (17.4 m) and a deck 42 ft wide.

Who owns FAP 725(EB) over Canadian National Railwa?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.