US Bridges

US 45(FAP 800) over Saline Branch

Fair

Champaign County, Illinois · N of Five Points · Structure no. 010004600000000

Built
1936
89 years old, rebuilt 1985
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2024
Type
Frame
Concrete
Length
66 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
19,200
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 45(FAP 800) over Saline Branch is a concrete frame carrying US 45(FAP 800) over Saline Branch in Champaign County, Illinois. It was built in 1936 and reconstructed in 1985, so it is 89 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 19,200 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 18,887 by 2046. The structure is 66 ft (20.1 m) long and 70 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesUS 45(FAP 800)
CrossesSaline Branch
LocationN of Five Points
RouteU.S. Route 45
CountyChampaign County
StateIllinois
Coordinates40.11932, -88.20338
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
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 inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating52.5 US tons
Inventory rating15.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeFrame
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadH 15
Structure length66 ft (20.1 m)
Longest span63 ft (19.2 m)
Deck width70 ft (21.4 m)
Roadway width57 ft (17.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic19,200 (2023)
Projected traffic18,887 by 2046
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
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—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was US 45(FAP 800) over Saline Branch built?

It was built in 1936, making it 89 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1985.

What condition is US 45(FAP 800) over Saline Branch 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 August 2024.

How much traffic does US 45(FAP 800) over Saline Branch carry?

About 19,200 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is US 45(FAP 800) over Saline Branch?

The structure is 66 ft (20.1 m) long with a longest span of 63 ft (19.2 m) and a deck 70 ft wide.

Who owns US 45(FAP 800) over Saline Branch?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.