FAU 7200(PERKINS R over Saline Branch Ditch
PoorChampaign County, Illinois · NE Edge of Urbana · Structure no. 010409900000000
- Built
- 1977
- 48 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected April 2024
- Type
- Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 151 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 1,450
- 2021 count
- Owner
- Town / Township
- Town or Township Highway Agency
About this bridge
FAU 7200(PERKINS R over Saline Branch Ditch is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying FAU 7200(PERKINS R over Saline Branch Ditch in Champaign County, Illinois. It was built in 1977, so it is 48 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 1,450 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,465 by 2046. The structure is 151 ft (46.1 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).
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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 7200(PERKINS R over Saline Branch Ditch built?
It was built in 1977, making it 48 years old in 2025.
What condition is FAU 7200(PERKINS R over Saline Branch Ditch 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 April 2024.
How much traffic does FAU 7200(PERKINS R over Saline Branch Ditch carry?
About 1,450 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.
How long is FAU 7200(PERKINS R over Saline Branch Ditch?
The structure is 151 ft (46.1 m) long with a longest span of 49 ft (14.9 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.
Who owns FAU 7200(PERKINS R over Saline Branch Ditch?
It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.