US Bridges

Ch 15(FAS 512) over Branch of Salt Fork

Good

Champaign County, Illinois · 1.5 MI W Sidney · Structure no. 010024100000000

Built
1982
43 years old
Condition
Good
inspected February 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
60 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
3,100
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Ch 15(FAS 512) over Branch of Salt Fork is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Ch 15(FAS 512) over Branch of Salt Fork in Champaign County, Illinois. It was built in 1982, so it is 43 years old, younger than the Illinois average of 45.3 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 3,100 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,131 by 2046. The structure is 60 ft (18.3 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesCh 15(FAS 512)
CrossesBranch of Salt Fork
Location1.5 MI W Sidney
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates40.02596, -88.09496
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionFebruary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating68.2 US tons
Inventory rating42.5 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length60 ft (18.3 m)
Longest span57 ft (17.4 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.8 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,100 (2021)
Projected traffic3,131 by 2046
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Ch 15(FAS 512) over Branch of Salt Fork built?

It was built in 1982, making it 43 years old in 2025.

What condition is Ch 15(FAS 512) over Branch of Salt Fork in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in February 2024.

How much traffic does Ch 15(FAS 512) over Branch of Salt Fork carry?

About 3,100 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is Ch 15(FAS 512) over Branch of Salt Fork?

The structure is 60 ft (18.3 m) long with a longest span of 57 ft (17.4 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns Ch 15(FAS 512) over Branch of Salt Fork?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.