US Bridges

FAS 516(CH 32) over Spoon River

Good

Champaign County, Illinois · 3.2 MI S of Gifford · Structure no. 010459300000000

Built
2023
2 years old
Condition
Good
inspected February 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Concrete
Length
115 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
525
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

FAS 516(CH 32) over Spoon River is a concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying FAS 516(CH 32) over Spoon River in Champaign County, Illinois. It was built in 2023, so it is 2 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 525 vehicles a day, roughly 11% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,354 by 2042. The structure is 115 ft (35 m) long and 39 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 11.8 mi (19 km).

CarriesFAS 516(CH 32)
CrossesSpoon River
Location3.2 MI S of Gifford
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates40.26359, -88.02104
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
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 geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating59.6 US tons
Inventory rating46.1 US tons

Structure

MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length115 ft (35 m)
Longest span48 ft (14.7 m)
Deck width39 ft (11.8 m)
Roadway width36 ft (11 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic525 (2021)
Projected traffic1,354 by 2042
Trucks11%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed11.8 mi (19 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—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was FAS 516(CH 32) over Spoon River built?

It was built in 2023, making it 2 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 February 2024.

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 115 ft (35 m) long with a longest span of 48 ft (14.7 m) and a deck 39 ft wide.

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

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.