US Bridges

FAP 326 (il 47) over I-72

Fair

Champaign County, Illinois · NE of Seymour · Structure no. 010005600000000

Built
1969
56 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
223 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
3,350
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FAP 326 (il 47) over I-72 is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying FAP 326 (il 47) over I-72 in Champaign County, Illinois. It was built in 1969, so it is 56 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 3,350 vehicles a day, roughly 11% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,131 by 2046. The structure is 223 ft (68 m) long and 34 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesFAP 326 (il 47)
CrossesI-72
LocationNE of Seymour
RouteState Highway 47
CountyChampaign County
StateIllinois
Coordinates40.12078, -88.40747
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

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.
Last inspectionJuly 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
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
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating74.3 US tons
Inventory rating43.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length223 ft (68 m)
Longest span67 ft (20.5 m)
Deck width34 ft (10.4 m)
Roadway width31 ft (9.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,350 (2023)
Projected traffic3,131 by 2046
Trucks11%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesOverpass structure at an interchange
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was FAP 326 (il 47) over I-72 built?

It was built in 1969, making it 56 years old in 2025.

What condition is FAP 326 (il 47) over I-72 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 July 2023.

How much traffic does FAP 326 (il 47) over I-72 carry?

About 3,350 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 11% are trucks.

How long is FAP 326 (il 47) over I-72?

The structure is 223 ft (68 m) long with a longest span of 67 ft (20.5 m) and a deck 34 ft wide.

Who owns FAP 326 (il 47) over I-72?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.