US Bridges

FAU 7202/SCOTTSDAL over Phinney Branch

GoodPosted for load

Champaign County, Illinois · 0.3 S Kirby Ave · Structure no. 010990200000000

Built
1900
125 years old, rebuilt 2008
Condition
Good
inspected September 2023
Type
Channel Beam
Concrete
Length
72 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
900
2021 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

FAU 7202/SCOTTSDAL over Phinney Branch is a concrete channel beam carrying FAU 7202/SCOTTSDAL over Phinney Branch in Champaign County, Illinois. It was built in 1900 and reconstructed in 2008, 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 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 900 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 909 by 2046. The structure is 72 ft (21.9 m) long and 37 ft wide.

CarriesFAU 7202/SCOTTSDAL
CrossesPhinney Branch
Location0.3 S Kirby Ave
Coordinates40.09423, -88.28712
Functional classUrban Collector

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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating35.7 US tons
Inventory rating21.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeChannel Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length72 ft (21.9 m)
Longest span24 ft (7.3 m)
Deck width37 ft (11.4 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic900 (2021)
Projected traffic909 by 2046
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed—
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 7202/SCOTTSDAL over Phinney Branch built?

It was built in 1900, making it 125 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2008.

What condition is FAU 7202/SCOTTSDAL over Phinney 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 September 2023.

How much traffic does FAU 7202/SCOTTSDAL over Phinney Branch carry?

About 900 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is FAU 7202/SCOTTSDAL over Phinney Branch?

The structure is 72 ft (21.9 m) long with a longest span of 24 ft (7.3 m) and a deck 37 ft wide.

Who owns FAU 7202/SCOTTSDAL over Phinney Branch?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.