US Bridges

FAS-517 (CH-11) over Upper Saltfork Drain

Good

Champaign County, Illinois · 1.5 MI W Flatville · Structure no. 010412500000000

Built
1977
48 years old
Condition
Good
inspected January 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
128 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
1,100
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

FAS-517 (CH-11) over Upper Saltfork Drain is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying FAS-517 (CH-11) over Upper Saltfork Drain 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 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 1,100 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,212 by 2046. The structure is 128 ft (39 m) long and 29 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.7 mi (14 km).

CarriesFAS-517 (CH-11)
CrossesUpper Saltfork Drain
Location1.5 MI W Flatville
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates40.23942, -88.08664
Functional classRural Major Collector

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 inspectionJanuary 2024
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
Deck geometry5: 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 rating62.5 US tons
Inventory rating23.6 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length128 ft (39 m)
Longest span41 ft (12.4 m)
Deck width29 ft (8.8 m)
Roadway width29 ft (8.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,100 (2022)
Projected traffic1,212 by 2046
Trucks9%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.7 mi (14 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty 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 FAS-517 (CH-11) over Upper Saltfork Drain built?

It was built in 1977, making it 48 years old in 2025.

What condition is FAS-517 (CH-11) over Upper Saltfork Drain 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 January 2024.

How much traffic does FAS-517 (CH-11) over Upper Saltfork Drain carry?

About 1,100 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is FAS-517 (CH-11) over Upper Saltfork Drain?

The structure is 128 ft (39 m) long with a longest span of 41 ft (12.4 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.

Who owns FAS-517 (CH-11) over Upper Saltfork Drain?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.