Ch 20(FAS 502) over Saline Branch Ditch
PoorChampaign County, Illinois · E of Leverett · Structure no. 010023700000000
- Built
- 1980
- 45 years old, rebuilt 2008
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected April 2024
- Type
- Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 93 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 2,450
- 2024 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Ch 20(FAS 502) over Saline Branch Ditch is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Ch 20(FAS 502) over Saline Branch Ditch in Champaign County, Illinois. It was built in 1980 and reconstructed in 2008, so it is 45 years old, younger 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 2,450 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,374 by 2046. The structure is 93 ft (28.4 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 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 | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Ch 20(FAS 502) over Saline Branch Ditch built?
It was built in 1980, making it 45 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2008.
What condition is Ch 20(FAS 502) over Saline Branch Ditch 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 April 2024.
How much traffic does Ch 20(FAS 502) over Saline Branch Ditch carry?
About 2,450 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.
How long is Ch 20(FAS 502) over Saline Branch Ditch?
The structure is 93 ft (28.4 m) long with a longest span of 35 ft (10.7 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.
Who owns Ch 20(FAS 502) over Saline Branch Ditch?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.