US Bridges

FAS 516(CH 32) over Spoon River

Good

Champaign County, Illinois · 3 MI S of Gifford · Structure no. 010437100000000

Built
1989
36 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
67 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
525
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

FAS 516(CH 32) over Spoon River is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying FAS 516(CH 32) over Spoon River in Champaign County, Illinois. It was built in 1989, so it is 36 years old, younger 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 525 vehicles a day, roughly 11% of them trucks, projected to reach 530 by 2046. The structure is 67 ft (20.5 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesFAS 516(CH 32)
CrossesSpoon River
Location3 MI S of Gifford
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates40.26733, -88.02107
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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMarch 2023
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating59.3 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length67 ft (20.5 m)
Longest span64 ft (19.5 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.3 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic525 (2021)
Projected traffic530 by 2046
Trucks11%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 516(CH 32) over Spoon River built?

It was built in 1989, making it 36 years old in 2025.

What condition is FAS 516(CH 32) over Spoon River 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 March 2023.

How much traffic does FAS 516(CH 32) over Spoon River carry?

About 525 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 11% are trucks.

How long is FAS 516(CH 32) over Spoon River?

The structure is 67 ft (20.5 m) long with a longest span of 64 ft (19.5 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns FAS 516(CH 32) over Spoon River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.