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FAU-8521 over CSX Trans Inc

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Clay County, Illinois · East Edge Flora · Structure no. 013003500000000

Built
1986
39 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2022
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
245 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
2,900
2021 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

FAU-8521 over CSX Trans Inc is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying FAU-8521 over CSX Trans Inc in Clay County, Illinois. It was built in 1986, so it is 39 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 2,900 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,929 by 2046. The structure is 245 ft (74.7 m) long and 35 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesFAU-8521
CrossesCSX Trans Inc
LocationEast Edge Flora
CountyClay County
StateIllinois
Coordinates38.67323, -88.46803
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

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.
Last inspectionApril 2022
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating73.5 US tons
Inventory rating43.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length245 ft (74.7 m)
Longest span91 ft (27.7 m)
Deck width35 ft (10.7 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,900 (2021)
Projected traffic2,929 by 2046
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRailroad
Detour if closed5 mi (8 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-8521 over CSX Trans Inc built?

It was built in 1986, making it 39 years old in 2025.

What condition is FAU-8521 over CSX Trans Inc 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 April 2022.

How much traffic does FAU-8521 over CSX Trans Inc carry?

About 2,900 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is FAU-8521 over CSX Trans Inc?

The structure is 245 ft (74.7 m) long with a longest span of 91 ft (27.7 m) and a deck 35 ft wide.

Who owns FAU-8521 over CSX Trans Inc?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.