US Bridges

FAU 8361(RANEY St) over FAU 8357 #6801 CSXT

Fair

Effingham County, Illinois · Effingham · Structure no. 025600500000000

Built
2001
24 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2025
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
362 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
4,300
2023 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

FAU 8361(RANEY St) over FAU 8357 #6801 CSXT is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying FAU 8361(RANEY St) over FAU 8357 #6801 CSXT in Effingham County, Illinois. It was built in 2001, so it is 24 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 5 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 4,300 vehicles a day, roughly 14% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,452 by 2046. The structure is 362 ft (110.4 m) long and 56 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesFAU 8361(RANEY St)
CrossesFAU 8357 #6801 CSXT
LocationEffingham
Coordinates39.1141, -88.56093
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.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionFebruary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating48.6 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length362 ft (110.4 m)
Longest span146 ft (44.6 m)
Deck width56 ft (17.1 m)
Roadway width56 ft (17.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,300 (2023)
Projected traffic4,452 by 2046
Trucks14%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway and railroad
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 FAU 8361(RANEY St) over FAU 8357 #6801 CSXT built?

It was built in 2001, making it 24 years old in 2025.

What condition is FAU 8361(RANEY St) over FAU 8357 #6801 CSXT 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 February 2025.

How much traffic does FAU 8361(RANEY St) over FAU 8357 #6801 CSXT carry?

About 4,300 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 14% are trucks.

How long is FAU 8361(RANEY St) over FAU 8357 #6801 CSXT?

The structure is 362 ft (110.4 m) long with a longest span of 146 ft (44.6 m) and a deck 56 ft wide.

Who owns FAU 8361(RANEY St) over FAU 8357 #6801 CSXT?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.