US Bridges

FAS 529 (ch 17) over Two Mile Slough

Poor

Champaign County, Illinois · 1 MI E of Sadorus · Structure no. 010026000000000

Built
1988
37 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected January 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
63 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
800
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

FAS 529 (ch 17) over Two Mile Slough is a concrete slab carrying FAS 529 (ch 17) over Two Mile Slough in Champaign County, Illinois. It was built in 1988, so it is 37 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 800 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 808 by 2046. The structure is 63 ft (19.1 m) long and 35 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesFAS 529 (ch 17)
CrossesTwo Mile Slough
Location1 MI E of Sadorus
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates39.96725, -88.31736
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Poor

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.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Superstructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJanuary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating62.8 US tons
Inventory rating37.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length63 ft (19.1 m)
Longest span21 ft (6.5 m)
Deck width35 ft (10.7 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic800 (2021)
Projected traffic808 by 2046
Trucks10%
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 FAS 529 (ch 17) over Two Mile Slough built?

It was built in 1988, making it 37 years old in 2025.

What condition is FAS 529 (ch 17) over Two Mile Slough 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 January 2024.

How much traffic does FAS 529 (ch 17) over Two Mile Slough carry?

About 800 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is FAS 529 (ch 17) over Two Mile Slough?

The structure is 63 ft (19.1 m) long with a longest span of 21 ft (6.5 m) and a deck 35 ft wide.

Who owns FAS 529 (ch 17) over Two Mile Slough?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.