US Bridges

Richmond AVE(FAU76 over Ic RR

Fair

Coles County, Illinois · Mattoon · Structure no. 015633600000000

Built
2002
23 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
107 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
1,900
2024 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Richmond AVE(FAU76 over Ic RR is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Richmond AVE(FAU76 over Ic RR in Coles County, Illinois. It was built in 2002, so it is 23 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 1,900 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,475 by 2046. The structure is 107 ft (32.7 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesRichmond AVE(FAU76
CrossesIc RR
LocationMattoon
CountyColes County
StateIllinois
Coordinates39.48485, -88.37516
Functional classUrban Collector

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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being 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 typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length107 ft (32.7 m)
Longest span43 ft (13.1 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.5 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,900 (2024)
Projected traffic2,475 by 2046
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRailroad
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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 Richmond AVE(FAU76 over Ic RR built?

It was built in 2002, making it 23 years old in 2025.

What condition is Richmond AVE(FAU76 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 Richmond AVE(FAU76 over Ic RR carry?

About 1,900 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is Richmond AVE(FAU76 over Ic RR?

The structure is 107 ft (32.7 m) long with a longest span of 43 ft (13.1 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns Richmond AVE(FAU76 over Ic RR?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.