US Bridges

FAU7901 W Lake Sho over Lake Tville Spillway

Good

Christian County, Illinois · Lake Taylorville · Structure no. 011600900000000

Built
2014
11 years old
Condition
Good
inspected December 2021
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
345 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
1,350
2021 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

FAU7901 W Lake Sho over Lake Tville Spillway is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying FAU7901 W Lake Sho over Lake Tville Spillway in Christian County, Illinois. It was built in 2014, so it is 11 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 1,350 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,364 by 2046. The structure is 345 ft (105.2 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesFAU7901 W Lake Sho
CrossesLake Tville Spillway
LocationLake Taylorville
CountyChristian County
StateIllinois
Coordinates39.53179, -89.25429
Functional classRural Minor Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionDecember 2021
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating46.4 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length345 ft (105.2 m)
Longest span100 ft (30.5 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.1 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,350 (2021)
Projected traffic1,364 by 2046
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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 FAU7901 W Lake Sho over Lake Tville Spillway built?

It was built in 2014, making it 11 years old in 2025.

What condition is FAU7901 W Lake Sho over Lake Tville Spillway 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 December 2021.

How much traffic does FAU7901 W Lake Sho over Lake Tville Spillway carry?

About 1,350 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is FAU7901 W Lake Sho over Lake Tville Spillway?

The structure is 345 ft (105.2 m) long with a longest span of 100 ft (30.5 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns FAU7901 W Lake Sho over Lake Tville Spillway?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.