US Bridges

FAS 502 (ch 20) over Trib of Spoon R

Good

Champaign County, Illinois · 1 MI W of Royal · Structure no. 010027400000000

Built
2002
23 years old
Condition
Good
inspected February 2025
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
56 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,150
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

FAS 502 (ch 20) over Trib of Spoon R is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying FAS 502 (ch 20) over Trib of Spoon R in Champaign County, Illinois. It was built in 2002, so it is 23 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 1,150 vehicles a day, roughly 22% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,162 by 2046. The structure is 56 ft (17.1 m) long and 25 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesFAS 502 (ch 20)
CrossesTrib of Spoon R
Location1 MI W of Royal
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates40.1911, -87.99439
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.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionFebruary 2025
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 rating48.6 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length56 ft (17.1 m)
Longest span51 ft (15.5 m)
Deck width25 ft (7.7 m)
Roadway width25 ft (7.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,150 (2021)
Projected traffic1,162 by 2046
Trucks22%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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 502 (ch 20) over Trib of Spoon R built?

It was built in 2002, making it 23 years old in 2025.

What condition is FAS 502 (ch 20) over Trib of Spoon R 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 2025.

How much traffic does FAS 502 (ch 20) over Trib of Spoon R carry?

About 1,150 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 22% are trucks.

How long is FAS 502 (ch 20) over Trib of Spoon R?

The structure is 56 ft (17.1 m) long with a longest span of 51 ft (15.5 m) and a deck 25 ft wide.

Who owns FAS 502 (ch 20) over Trib of Spoon R?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.