John ST (fau 7128) over Copper Slough
PoorChampaign County, Illinois · .25 MI W Duncan RD · Structure no. 010620300000000
- Built
- 1967
- 58 years old, rebuilt 2004
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected September 2024
- Type
- Channel Beam
- Concrete
- Length
- 73 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 2,200
- 2021 count
- Owner
- City
- City or Municipal Highway Agency
About this bridge
John ST (fau 7128) over Copper Slough is a concrete channel beam carrying John ST (fau 7128) over Copper Slough in Champaign County, Illinois. It was built in 1967 and reconstructed in 2004, so it is 58 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 3 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 2,200 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,222 by 2046. The structure is 73 ft (22.2 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).
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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.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 3 Serious | Loss of section, deterioration, spalling or scour have seriously affected primary structural components. |
| Substructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was John ST (fau 7128) over Copper Slough built?
It was built in 1967, making it 58 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2004.
What condition is John ST (fau 7128) 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 2024.
How much traffic does John ST (fau 7128) over Copper Slough carry?
About 2,200 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.
How long is John ST (fau 7128) over Copper Slough?
The structure is 73 ft (22.2 m) long with a longest span of 23 ft (7.1 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.
Who owns John ST (fau 7128) over Copper Slough?
It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.