FAU 7138 over Copper Slough
GoodChampaign County, Illinois · 0.2 MI E of I-57 · Structure no. 010302400000000
- Built
- 1970
- 55 years old, rebuilt 2012
- Condition
- Good
- inspected April 2021
- Type
- Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 89 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 8,850
- 2024 count
- Owner
- City
- City or Municipal Highway Agency
About this bridge
FAU 7138 over Copper Slough is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying FAU 7138 over Copper Slough in Champaign County, Illinois. It was built in 1970 and reconstructed in 2012, so it is 55 years old, older 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 8,850 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 8,333 by 2046. The structure is 89 ft (27 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was FAU 7138 over Copper Slough built?
It was built in 1970, making it 55 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2012.
What condition is FAU 7138 over Copper 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 April 2021.
How much traffic does FAU 7138 over Copper Slough carry?
About 8,850 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.
How long is FAU 7138 over Copper Slough?
The structure is 89 ft (27 m) long with a longest span of 28 ft (8.4 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.
Who owns FAU 7138 over Copper Slough?
It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.