Ch 12(FAS 516) over Salt Fork River
PoorChampaign County, Illinois · 1 MI N ST Joseph · Structure no. 010022000000000
- Built
- 1971
- 54 years old, rebuilt 2005
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected June 2024
- Type
- Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 134 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 2,100
- 2024 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Ch 12(FAS 516) over Salt Fork River is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Ch 12(FAS 516) over Salt Fork River in Champaign County, Illinois. It was built in 1971 and reconstructed in 2005, so it is 54 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 2,100 vehicles a day, roughly 12% of them trucks, projected to reach 783 by 2046. The structure is 134 ft (40.8 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 | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Ch 12(FAS 516) over Salt Fork River built?
It was built in 1971, making it 54 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2005.
What condition is Ch 12(FAS 516) over Salt Fork River 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 12(FAS 516) over Salt Fork River carry?
About 2,100 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 12% are trucks.
How long is Ch 12(FAS 516) over Salt Fork River?
The structure is 134 ft (40.8 m) long with a longest span of 44 ft (13.3 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.
Who owns Ch 12(FAS 516) over Salt Fork River?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.