Ch 50(FAS 1520) over Lake of the Woods
FairChampaign County, Illinois · 1.2 MI N JCT US 150 · Structure no. 010434900000000
- Built
- 1987
- 38 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected February 2024
- Type
- Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 63 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 2,250
- 2021 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Ch 50(FAS 1520) over Lake of the Woods is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Ch 50(FAS 1520) over Lake of the Woods in Champaign County, Illinois. It was built in 1987, so it is 38 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 2,250 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,273 by 2046. The structure is 63 ft (19.2 m) long and 36 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).
Location
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Ch 50(FAS 1520) over Lake of the Woods built?
It was built in 1987, making it 38 years old in 2025.
What condition is Ch 50(FAS 1520) over Lake of the Woods 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 February 2024.
How much traffic does Ch 50(FAS 1520) over Lake of the Woods carry?
About 2,250 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.
How long is Ch 50(FAS 1520) over Lake of the Woods?
The structure is 63 ft (19.2 m) long with a longest span of 60 ft (18.3 m) and a deck 36 ft wide.
Who owns Ch 50(FAS 1520) over Lake of the Woods?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.