US Bridges

Broadway(ms 6540) over Boneyard Creek

Fair

Champaign County, Illinois · S of University Ave · Structure no. 010611800000000

Built
1900
125 years old, rebuilt 1953
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
23 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
3,000
2021 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Broadway(ms 6540) over Boneyard Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Broadway(ms 6540) over Boneyard Creek in Champaign County, Illinois. It was built in 1900 and reconstructed in 1953, 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 5 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 3,000 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,030 by 2046. The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long and 82 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesBroadway(ms 6540)
CrossesBoneyard Creek
LocationS of University Ave
RouteCity Street 0
CountyChampaign County
StateIllinois
Coordinates40.11553, -88.20752
Functional classUrban Local

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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than 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 loadH 20
Structure length23 ft (7 m)
Longest span21 ft (6.4 m)
Deck width82 ft (25.1 m)
Roadway width64 ft (19.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,000 (2021)
Projected traffic3,030 by 2046
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure4
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 proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$106,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Broadway(ms 6540) over Boneyard Creek built?

It was built in 1900, making it 125 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1953.

What condition is Broadway(ms 6540) 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 Broadway(ms 6540) over Boneyard Creek carry?

About 3,000 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Broadway(ms 6540) over Boneyard Creek?

The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long with a longest span of 21 ft (6.4 m) and a deck 82 ft wide.

Who owns Broadway(ms 6540) over Boneyard Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.