US Bridges

Buena Vista(fau 75 over CSX RR

Good

Edgar County, Illinois · @ Union ST in Paris · Structure no. 023991300000000

Built
2002
23 years old
Condition
Good
inspected December 2021
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
118 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
475
2019 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Buena Vista(fau 75 over CSX RR is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Buena Vista(fau 75 over CSX RR in Edgar 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 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 475 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 480 by 2046. The structure is 118 ft (36.1 m) long and 42 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesBuena Vista(fau 75
CrossesCSX RR
Location@ Union ST in Paris
CountyEdgar County
StateIllinois
Coordinates39.61508, -87.69067
Functional classRural Minor Collector

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 2021
Inspection intervalevery 48 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 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 length118 ft (36.1 m)
Longest span43 ft (13 m)
Deck width42 ft (12.8 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic475 (2019)
Projected traffic480 by 2046
Trucks2%
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 Buena Vista(fau 75 over CSX RR built?

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

What condition is Buena Vista(fau 75 over CSX RR 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 2021.

How much traffic does Buena Vista(fau 75 over CSX RR carry?

About 475 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is Buena Vista(fau 75 over CSX RR?

The structure is 118 ft (36.1 m) long with a longest span of 43 ft (13 m) and a deck 42 ft wide.

Who owns Buena Vista(fau 75 over CSX RR?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.