US Bridges

FAU 7182(BROADWAY) over Saline Branch

Poor

Champaign County, Illinois · N of University Ave · Structure no. 010612800000000

Built
1982
43 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected December 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
84 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
4,250
2021 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

FAU 7182(BROADWAY) over Saline Branch is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying FAU 7182(BROADWAY) over Saline Branch in Champaign County, Illinois. It was built in 1982, so it is 43 years old, younger 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 4 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 4,250 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,293 by 2046. The structure is 84 ft (25.6 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesFAU 7182(BROADWAY)
CrossesSaline Branch
LocationN of University Ave
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates40.1194, -88.20759
Functional classRural Minor Collector

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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionDecember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating83.9 US tons
Inventory rating50 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length84 ft (25.6 m)
Longest span40 ft (12.2 m)
Deck width43 ft (13 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,250 (2021)
Projected traffic4,293 by 2046
Trucks4%
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 FAU 7182(BROADWAY) over Saline Branch built?

It was built in 1982, making it 43 years old in 2025.

What condition is FAU 7182(BROADWAY) over Saline Branch 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 December 2024.

How much traffic does FAU 7182(BROADWAY) over Saline Branch carry?

About 4,250 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is FAU 7182(BROADWAY) over Saline Branch?

The structure is 84 ft (25.6 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.2 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.

Who owns FAU 7182(BROADWAY) over Saline Branch?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.