US Bridges

FAU 7155(DUNCAN RD over Copper Slough

Poor

Champaign County, Illinois · Duncan S of Sprngfld · Structure no. 010601000000000

Built
1976
49 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected September 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
40 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
7,550
2021 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

FAU 7155(DUNCAN RD over Copper Slough is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying FAU 7155(DUNCAN RD over Copper Slough in Champaign County, Illinois. It was built in 1976, so it is 49 years old, older 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 2 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 7,550 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 7,626 by 2046. The structure is 40 ft (12.1 m) long and 40 ft wide.

CarriesFAU 7155(DUNCAN RD
CrossesCopper Slough
LocationDuncan S of Sprngfld
Coordinates40.11023, -88.29541
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Poor

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.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck2 CriticalAdvanced deterioration of primary structural elements. Bridge may be closed until corrective action is taken.
Superstructure2 CriticalAdvanced deterioration of primary structural elements. Bridge may be closed until corrective action is taken.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
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 rating64.6 US tons
Inventory rating38.6 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length40 ft (12.1 m)
Longest span37 ft (11.4 m)
Deck width40 ft (12.3 m)
Roadway width38 ft (11.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic7,550 (2021)
Projected traffic7,626 by 2046
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed—
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Maintained byCity or Municipal 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 FAU 7155(DUNCAN RD over Copper Slough built?

It was built in 1976, making it 49 years old in 2025.

What condition is FAU 7155(DUNCAN RD over Copper Slough 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 September 2023.

How much traffic does FAU 7155(DUNCAN RD over Copper Slough carry?

About 7,550 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is FAU 7155(DUNCAN RD over Copper Slough?

The structure is 40 ft (12.1 m) long with a longest span of 37 ft (11.4 m) and a deck 40 ft wide.

Who owns FAU 7155(DUNCAN RD over Copper Slough?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.