US Bridges

FAS 512 (ch 15) over UP RR

Fair

Champaign County, Illinois · 0.5 MI E of Sidney · Structure no. 010007800000000

Built
1953
72 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
124 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
1,700
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

FAS 512 (ch 15) over UP RR is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying FAS 512 (ch 15) over UP RR in Champaign County, Illinois. It was built in 1953, so it is 72 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 1,700 vehicles a day, roughly 19% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,717 by 2046. The structure is 124 ft (37.7 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesFAS 512 (ch 15)
CrossesUP RR
Location0.5 MI E of Sidney
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyChampaign County
StateIllinois
Coordinates40.02577, -88.05692
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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionMarch 2024
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 geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating80 US tons
Inventory rating44.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length124 ft (37.7 m)
Longest span48 ft (14.6 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.9 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,700 (2021)
Projected traffic1,717 by 2046
Trucks19%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRailroad
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was FAS 512 (ch 15) over UP RR built?

It was built in 1953, making it 72 years old in 2025.

What condition is FAS 512 (ch 15) over UP RR 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 March 2024.

How much traffic does FAS 512 (ch 15) over UP RR carry?

About 1,700 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 19% are trucks.

How long is FAS 512 (ch 15) over UP RR?

The structure is 124 ft (37.7 m) long with a longest span of 48 ft (14.6 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns FAS 512 (ch 15) over UP RR?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.