US Bridges

FAU 7702(CH 7) over Kickapoo CR & I-57

Poor

Coles County, Illinois · Country Cb RD S 16 · Structure no. 015003200000000

Built
1965
60 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected October 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
234 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
3,650
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FAU 7702(CH 7) over Kickapoo CR & I-57 is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying FAU 7702(CH 7) over Kickapoo CR & I-57 in Coles County, Illinois. It was built in 1965, so it is 60 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 4 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 3,650 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,333 by 2046. The structure is 234 ft (71.3 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesFAU 7702(CH 7)
CrossesKickapoo CR & I-57
LocationCountry Cb RD S 16
CountyColes County
StateIllinois
Coordinates39.46944, -88.32114
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Poor

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.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating73.5 US tons
Inventory rating39.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 15
Structure length234 ft (71.3 m)
Longest span71 ft (21.5 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.7 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,650 (2024)
Projected traffic3,333 by 2046
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$2.9 million
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was FAU 7702(CH 7) over Kickapoo CR & I-57 built?

It was built in 1965, making it 60 years old in 2025.

What condition is FAU 7702(CH 7) over Kickapoo CR & I-57 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 October 2023.

How much traffic does FAU 7702(CH 7) over Kickapoo CR & I-57 carry?

About 3,650 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is FAU 7702(CH 7) over Kickapoo CR & I-57?

The structure is 234 ft (71.3 m) long with a longest span of 71 ft (21.5 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns FAU 7702(CH 7) over Kickapoo CR & I-57?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.