US Bridges

FAP 709 (us 136) over Wildcat Slough

Good

Champaign County, Illinois · 2 MI E of Fisher · Structure no. 010028300000000

Built
2007
18 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2021
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
136 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
2,500
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FAP 709 (us 136) over Wildcat Slough is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying FAP 709 (us 136) over Wildcat Slough in Champaign County, Illinois. It was built in 2007, so it is 18 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 2,500 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,576 by 2046. The structure is 136 ft (41.5 m) long and 35 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesFAP 709 (us 136)
CrossesWildcat Slough
Location2 MI E of Fisher
RouteU.S. Route 136
CountyChampaign County
StateIllinois
Coordinates40.31112, -88.30145
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

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 protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionNovember 2021
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 adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating98.2 US tons
Inventory rating84.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length136 ft (41.5 m)
Longest span46 ft (13.9 m)
Deck width35 ft (10.7 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,500 (2023)
Projected traffic2,576 by 2046
Trucks9%
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

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState 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 FAP 709 (us 136) over Wildcat Slough built?

It was built in 2007, making it 18 years old in 2025.

What condition is FAP 709 (us 136) over Wildcat Slough 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 November 2021.

How much traffic does FAP 709 (us 136) over Wildcat Slough carry?

About 2,500 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is FAP 709 (us 136) over Wildcat Slough?

The structure is 136 ft (41.5 m) long with a longest span of 46 ft (13.9 m) and a deck 35 ft wide.

Who owns FAP 709 (us 136) over Wildcat Slough?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.