Ch 32(FAS 516) over Spoon River
PoorChampaign County, Illinois · 1.7 MI S of Gifford · Structure no. 010450600000000
- Built
- 2003
- 22 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected February 2025
- Type
- Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 58 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 525
- 2021 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Ch 32(FAS 516) over Spoon River is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Ch 32(FAS 516) over Spoon River in Champaign County, Illinois. It was built in 2003, so it is 22 years old, younger 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 4 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 525 vehicles a day, roughly 11% of them trucks, projected to reach 530 by 2046. The structure is 58 ft (17.6 m) long and 36 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 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 | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, 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 32(FAS 516) over Spoon River built?
It was built in 2003, making it 22 years old in 2025.
What condition is Ch 32(FAS 516) over Spoon River 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 February 2025.
How much traffic does Ch 32(FAS 516) over Spoon River carry?
About 525 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 11% are trucks.
How long is Ch 32(FAS 516) over Spoon River?
The structure is 58 ft (17.6 m) long with a longest span of 55 ft (16.9 m) and a deck 36 ft wide.
Who owns Ch 32(FAS 516) over Spoon River?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.