US Bridges

FAS-516 (CH-9) over Prairie Creek

Fair

Champaign County, Illinois · 5.3 MI E of Ludlow · Structure no. 010457200000000

Built
2017
8 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
68 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
325
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

FAS-516 (CH-9) over Prairie Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying FAS-516 (CH-9) over Prairie Creek in Champaign County, Illinois. It was built in 2017, so it is 8 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 6 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 325 vehicles a day, roughly 15% of them trucks, projected to reach 328 by 2046. The structure is 68 ft (20.8 m) long and 30 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesFAS-516 (CH-9)
CrossesPrairie Creek
Location5.3 MI E of Ludlow
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyChampaign County
StateIllinois
Coordinates40.38586, -88.02584
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionNovember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating46.4 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length68 ft (20.8 m)
Longest span65 ft (19.8 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.1 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic325 (2021)
Projected traffic328 by 2046
Trucks15%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed—
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-9) over Prairie Creek built?

It was built in 2017, making it 8 years old in 2025.

What condition is FAS-516 (CH-9) over Prairie Creek 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 November 2023.

How much traffic does FAS-516 (CH-9) over Prairie Creek carry?

About 325 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 15% are trucks.

How long is FAS-516 (CH-9) over Prairie Creek?

The structure is 68 ft (20.8 m) long with a longest span of 65 ft (19.8 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns FAS-516 (CH-9) over Prairie Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.