US Bridges

FAU 7177/LINCOLN over Saline Branch

Good

Champaign County, Illinois · Lincoln Ave & Oak RD · Structure no. 010613000000000

Built
2004
21 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
113 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
2,300
2021 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

FAU 7177/LINCOLN over Saline Branch is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying FAU 7177/LINCOLN over Saline Branch in Champaign County, Illinois. It was built in 2004, so it is 21 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 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 2,300 vehicles a day, roughly 27% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,323 by 2046. The structure is 113 ft (34.3 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesFAU 7177/LINCOLN
CrossesSaline Branch
LocationLincoln Ave & Oak RD
Coordinates40.14834, -88.21999
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating48.6 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length113 ft (34.3 m)
Longest span109 ft (33.2 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.5 m)
Roadway width27 ft (8.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,300 (2021)
Projected traffic2,323 by 2046
Trucks27%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

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 7177/LINCOLN over Saline Branch built?

It was built in 2004, making it 21 years old in 2025.

What condition is FAU 7177/LINCOLN over Saline Branch 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 November 2024.

How much traffic does FAU 7177/LINCOLN over Saline Branch carry?

About 2,300 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 27% are trucks.

How long is FAU 7177/LINCOLN over Saline Branch?

The structure is 113 ft (34.3 m) long with a longest span of 109 ft (33.2 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns FAU 7177/LINCOLN over Saline Branch?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.