Ch 15(FAS 512) over Branch of Salt Fork
PoorChampaign County, Illinois · Sidney · Structure no. 010024300000000
- Built
- 1982
- 43 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected February 2024
- Type
- Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 55 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 1,950
- 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 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 1,950 vehicles a day, roughly 12% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,970 by 2046. The structure is 55 ft (16.8 m) long and 39 ft wide.
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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 | 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 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 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 February 2024.
How much traffic does Ch 15(FAS 512) over Branch of Salt Fork carry?
About 1,950 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 12% are trucks.
How long is Ch 15(FAS 512) over Branch of Salt Fork?
The structure is 55 ft (16.8 m) long with a longest span of 21 ft (6.4 m) and a deck 39 ft wide.
Who owns Ch 15(FAS 512) over Branch of Salt Fork?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.