US Bridges

FAP 800(US 45) over Saline Branch Ditch

Fair

Champaign County, Illinois · 1.5 MI S Thomasboro · Structure no. 010202400000000

Built
1994
31 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
56 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
8,500
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FAP 800(US 45) over Saline Branch Ditch is a concrete continuous culvert carrying FAP 800(US 45) over Saline Branch Ditch in Champaign County, Illinois. It was built in 1994, so it is 31 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 8,500 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 8,535 by 2046. The structure is 56 ft (17 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

Location

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CarriesFAP 800(US 45)
CrossesSaline Branch Ditch
Location1.5 MI S Thomasboro
RouteU.S. Route 45
CountyChampaign County
StateIllinois
Coordinates40.21127, -88.18257
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
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
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating71.4 US tons
Inventory rating42.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length56 ft (17 m)
Longest span18 ft (5.5 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic8,500 (2023)
Projected traffic8,535 by 2046
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

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 800(US 45) over Saline Branch Ditch built?

It was built in 1994, making it 31 years old in 2025.

What condition is FAP 800(US 45) over Saline Branch Ditch 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 August 2023.

How much traffic does FAP 800(US 45) over Saline Branch Ditch carry?

About 8,500 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is FAP 800(US 45) over Saline Branch Ditch?

The structure is 56 ft (17 m) long with a longest span of 18 ft (5.5 m).

Who owns FAP 800(US 45) over Saline Branch Ditch?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.