Ch 12(FAS 516) over Upper Salt Fork Dit
FairChampaign County, Illinois · 4.5 MI N ST Joseph · Structure no. 010022100000000
- Built
- 1971
- 54 years old, rebuilt 2006
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected June 2024
- Type
- Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 121 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 1,100
- 2024 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Ch 12(FAS 516) over Upper Salt Fork Dit is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Ch 12(FAS 516) over Upper Salt Fork Dit in Champaign County, Illinois. It was built in 1971 and reconstructed in 2006, 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 fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 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 1,100 vehicles a day, roughly 11% of them trucks, projected to reach 682 by 2046. The structure is 121 ft (37 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).
Location
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Ch 12(FAS 516) over Upper Salt Fork Dit built?
It was built in 1971, making it 54 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2006.
What condition is Ch 12(FAS 516) over Upper Salt Fork Dit 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 June 2024.
How much traffic does Ch 12(FAS 516) over Upper Salt Fork Dit carry?
About 1,100 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 11% are trucks.
How long is Ch 12(FAS 516) over Upper Salt Fork Dit?
The structure is 121 ft (37 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.2 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.
Who owns Ch 12(FAS 516) over Upper Salt Fork Dit?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.