US Bridges

FAI7196 Highcross over Saline Branch

Good

Champaign County, Illinois · NE Edge of Urbana · Structure no. 010458800000000

Built
2022
3 years old
Condition
Good
inspected February 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Concrete
Length
130 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
1,800
2021 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

FAI7196 Highcross over Saline Branch is a concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying FAI7196 Highcross over Saline Branch in Champaign County, Illinois. It was built in 2022, so it is 3 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 9 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 1,800 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,651 by 2032. The structure is 130 ft (39.7 m) long and 35 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

CarriesFAI7196 Highcross
CrossesSaline Branch
LocationNE Edge of Urbana
Coordinates40.13971, -88.16289
Functional classUrban Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Superstructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Substructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionFebruary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation9: Superior 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 rating67.1 US tons
Inventory rating51.8 US tons

Structure

MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length130 ft (39.7 m)
Longest span51 ft (15.5 m)
Deck width35 ft (10.6 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,800 (2021)
Projected traffic2,651 by 2032
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerTown or Township Highway Agency
Maintained byTown or Township Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was FAI7196 Highcross over Saline Branch built?

It was built in 2022, making it 3 years old in 2025.

What condition is FAI7196 Highcross 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 February 2024.

How much traffic does FAI7196 Highcross over Saline Branch carry?

About 1,800 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is FAI7196 Highcross over Saline Branch?

The structure is 130 ft (39.7 m) long with a longest span of 51 ft (15.5 m) and a deck 35 ft wide.

Who owns FAI7196 Highcross over Saline Branch?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.