US Bridges

FAU 7666(DEWITT Av over Ic RR

Fair

Coles County, Illinois · Mattoon- US 45 · Structure no. 015633100000000

Built
1994
31 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
178 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
8,400
2024 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

FAU 7666(DEWITT Av over Ic RR is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying FAU 7666(DEWITT Av over Ic RR in Coles County, Illinois. It was built in 1994, so it is 31 years old, younger 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 8,400 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 7,878 by 2046. The structure is 178 ft (54.4 m) long and 64 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesFAU 7666(DEWITT Av
CrossesIc RR
LocationMattoon- US 45
CountyColes County
StateIllinois
Coordinates39.48907, -88.37339
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.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating48.6 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length178 ft (54.4 m)
Longest span72 ft (21.9 m)
Deck width64 ft (19.5 m)
Roadway width52 ft (15.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic8,400 (2024)
Projected traffic7,878 by 2046
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRailroad
Detour if closed—
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—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was FAU 7666(DEWITT Av over Ic RR built?

It was built in 1994, making it 31 years old in 2025.

What condition is FAU 7666(DEWITT Av over Ic RR 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 October 2023.

How much traffic does FAU 7666(DEWITT Av over Ic RR carry?

About 8,400 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is FAU 7666(DEWITT Av over Ic RR?

The structure is 178 ft (54.4 m) long with a longest span of 72 ft (21.9 m) and a deck 64 ft wide.

Who owns FAU 7666(DEWITT Av over Ic RR?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.