US Bridges

Sbi 16(FAU 7620) over Town Branch

Fair

Coles County, Illinois · E Edge Charleston · Structure no. 015004000000000

Built
1924
101 years old, rebuilt 1957
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
32 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
2,250
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Sbi 16(FAU 7620) over Town Branch is a concrete slab carrying Sbi 16(FAU 7620) over Town Branch in Coles County, Illinois. It was built in 1924 and reconstructed in 1957, so it is 101 years old, older than the Illinois average of 45.3 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 2,250 vehicles a day, roughly 11% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,273 by 2046. The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long and 52 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

Open in Google Maps
CarriesSbi 16(FAU 7620)
CrossesTown Branch
LocationE Edge Charleston
CountyColes County
StateIllinois
Coordinates39.49753, -88.16328
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionJanuary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating63.6 US tons
Inventory rating37.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadH 20
Structure length32 ft (9.8 m)
Longest span31 ft (9.4 m)
Deck width52 ft (15.8 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,250 (2023)
Projected traffic2,273 by 2046
Trucks11%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Sbi 16(FAU 7620) over Town Branch built?

It was built in 1924, making it 101 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1957.

What condition is Sbi 16(FAU 7620) over Town Branch in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in January 2024.

How much traffic does Sbi 16(FAU 7620) over Town Branch carry?

About 2,250 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 11% are trucks.

How long is Sbi 16(FAU 7620) over Town Branch?

The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long with a longest span of 31 ft (9.4 m) and a deck 52 ft wide.

Who owns Sbi 16(FAU 7620) over Town Branch?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.