US Bridges

FAS-517 (CH-11) over Saline Branch

Good

Champaign County, Illinois · 1 MI E of Thomasboro · Structure no. 010458100000000

Built
2018
7 years old
Condition
Good
inspected January 2025
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
60 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,650
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

FAS-517 (CH-11) over Saline Branch is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying FAS-517 (CH-11) over Saline Branch in Champaign County, Illinois. It was built in 2018, so it is 7 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 1,650 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,212 by 2046. The structure is 60 ft (18.3 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.7 mi (14 km).

Location

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CarriesFAS-517 (CH-11)
CrossesSaline Branch
Location1 MI E of Thomasboro
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyChampaign County
StateIllinois
Coordinates40.23885, -88.17269
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
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJanuary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
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 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 length60 ft (18.3 m)
Longest span56 ft (17.1 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.8 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,650 (2023)
Projected traffic1,212 by 2046
Trucks7%
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 Saline Branch built?

It was built in 2018, making it 7 years old in 2025.

What condition is FAS-517 (CH-11) over Saline Branch 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 2025.

How much traffic does FAS-517 (CH-11) over Saline Branch carry?

About 1,650 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is FAS-517 (CH-11) over Saline Branch?

The structure is 60 ft (18.3 m) long with a longest span of 56 ft (17.1 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns FAS-517 (CH-11) over Saline Branch?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.