FAU 7206 over Saline Branch
PoorChampaign County, Illinois · 2 MI E of Urbana · Structure no. 010404400000000
- Built
- 1975
- 50 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected March 2024
- Type
- Channel Beam
- Concrete
- Length
- 104 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 300
- 2021 count
- Owner
- Town / Township
- Town or Township Highway Agency
About this bridge
FAU 7206 over Saline Branch is a concrete channel beam carrying FAU 7206 over Saline Branch in Champaign County, Illinois. It was built in 1975, so it is 50 years old, older 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 3 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 300 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 303 by 2046. The structure is 104 ft (31.6 m) long and 27 ft wide.
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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.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 3 Serious | Loss of section, deterioration, spalling or scour have seriously affected primary structural components. |
| Superstructure | 3 Serious | Loss of section, deterioration, spalling or scour have seriously affected primary structural components. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was FAU 7206 over Saline Branch built?
It was built in 1975, making it 50 years old in 2025.
What condition is FAU 7206 over Saline Branch 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 March 2024.
How much traffic does FAU 7206 over Saline Branch carry?
About 300 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.
How long is FAU 7206 over Saline Branch?
The structure is 104 ft (31.6 m) long with a longest span of 38 ft (11.6 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.
Who owns FAU 7206 over Saline Branch?
It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.