Ch 57(FAU 7154) over I-72
PoorChampaign County, Illinois · N of Staley · Structure no. 010016800000000
- Built
- 1968
- 57 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected June 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel Continuous
- Length
- 221 ft
- 4 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 7,150
- 2021 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Ch 57(FAU 7154) over I-72 is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Ch 57(FAU 7154) over I-72 in Champaign County, Illinois. It was built in 1968, so it is 57 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 7,150 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 7,222 by 2046. The structure is 221 ft (67.4 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).
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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.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Ch 57(FAU 7154) over I-72 built?
It was built in 1968, making it 57 years old in 2025.
What condition is Ch 57(FAU 7154) over I-72 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 Ch 57(FAU 7154) over I-72 carry?
About 7,150 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.
How long is Ch 57(FAU 7154) over I-72?
The structure is 221 ft (67.4 m) long with a longest span of 67 ft (20.5 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.
Who owns Ch 57(FAU 7154) over I-72?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.