US Bridges

Springfield(fau 71 over Boneyard Creek

Fair

Champaign County, Illinois · E of Coler Ave · Structure no. 010611000000000

Built
1900
125 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
26 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
5,500
2021 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Springfield(fau 71 over Boneyard Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Springfield(fau 71 over Boneyard Creek in Champaign County, Illinois. It was built in 1900, so it is 125 years old, older 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 5,500 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,555 by 2046. The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long and 60 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesSpringfield(fau 71
CrossesBoneyard Creek
LocationE of Coler Ave
CountyChampaign County
StateIllinois
Coordinates40.11259, -88.21541
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating47.5 US tons
Inventory rating28.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length26 ft (7.9 m)
Longest span21 ft (6.4 m)
Deck width60 ft (18.3 m)
Roadway width36 ft (11 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,500 (2021)
Projected traffic5,555 by 2046
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
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 Springfield(fau 71 over Boneyard Creek built?

It was built in 1900, making it 125 years old in 2025.

What condition is Springfield(fau 71 over Boneyard 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 2024.

How much traffic does Springfield(fau 71 over Boneyard Creek carry?

About 5,500 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is Springfield(fau 71 over Boneyard Creek?

The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long with a longest span of 21 ft (6.4 m) and a deck 60 ft wide.

Who owns Springfield(fau 71 over Boneyard Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.