US Bridges

Ch 15(FAS 512) over Branch of Salt Fork

Fair

Champaign County, Illinois · W Side of Sidney · Structure no. 010024200000000

Built
1982
43 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
28 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 fair condition with a lowest component rating of 5 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 3,100 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,131 by 2046. The structure is 28 ft (8.5 m) long and 37 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesCh 15(FAS 512)
CrossesBranch of Salt Fork
LocationW Side of Sidney
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyChampaign County
StateIllinois
Coordinates40.02593, -88.07714
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionFebruary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating74.6 US tons
Inventory rating44.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length28 ft (8.5 m)
Longest span27 ft (8.2 m)
Deck width37 ft (11.3 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 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 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 28 ft (8.5 m) long with a longest span of 27 ft (8.2 m) and a deck 37 ft wide.

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

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.