US Bridges

FAU 7706 over US 45 & R.R.

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Coles County, Illinois · 2.3 Mile N Mattoon · Structure no. 015340000000000

Built
2007
18 years old
Condition
Good
inspected December 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
317 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
3,400
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

FAU 7706 over US 45 & R.R. is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying FAU 7706 over US 45 & R.R. in Coles County, Illinois. It was built in 2007, so it is 18 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 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 3,400 vehicles a day, roughly 14% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,980 by 2046. The structure is 317 ft (96.5 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesFAU 7706
CrossesUS 45 & R.R.
Location2.3 Mile N Mattoon
CountyColes County
StateIllinois
Coordinates39.5206, -88.3589
Functional classUrban 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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionDecember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating85.3 US tons
Inventory rating51 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckSteel plate
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length317 ft (96.5 m)
Longest span132 ft (40.3 m)
Deck width43 ft (13.2 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,400 (2024)
Projected traffic2,980 by 2046
Trucks14%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway and railroad
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty 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 7706 over US 45 & R.R. built?

It was built in 2007, making it 18 years old in 2025.

What condition is FAU 7706 over US 45 & R.R. 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 2023.

How much traffic does FAU 7706 over US 45 & R.R. carry?

About 3,400 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 14% are trucks.

How long is FAU 7706 over US 45 & R.R.?

The structure is 317 ft (96.5 m) long with a longest span of 132 ft (40.3 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.

Who owns FAU 7706 over US 45 & R.R.?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.