US Bridges

FAS 516(CH 12) over I-74

Fair

Champaign County, Illinois · ST Joseph · Structure no. 010008900000000

Built
1959
66 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
245 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
4,600
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FAS 516(CH 12) over I-74 is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying FAS 516(CH 12) over I-74 in Champaign County, Illinois. It was built in 1959, so it is 66 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 4,600 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,242 by 2046. The structure is 245 ft (74.6 m) long and 35 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesFAS 516(CH 12)
CrossesI-74
LocationST Joseph
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyChampaign County
StateIllinois
Coordinates40.12028, -88.04412
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionAugust 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 geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating93.3 US tons
Inventory rating57.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length245 ft (74.6 m)
Longest span73 ft (22.4 m)
Deck width35 ft (10.8 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,600 (2024)
Projected traffic4,242 by 2046
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesOverpass structure at an interchange
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedOther structural work, including hydraulic replacements
Estimated improvement cost$750,000
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was FAS 516(CH 12) over I-74 built?

It was built in 1959, making it 66 years old in 2025.

What condition is FAS 516(CH 12) over I-74 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 FAS 516(CH 12) over I-74 carry?

About 4,600 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is FAS 516(CH 12) over I-74?

The structure is 245 ft (74.6 m) long with a longest span of 73 ft (22.4 m) and a deck 35 ft wide.

Who owns FAS 516(CH 12) over I-74?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.