FAU 1356 over Smith Branch
GoodLivingston County, Illinois · 1750N 1750E · Structure no. 053345000000000
- Built
- 1994
- 31 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected September 2021
- Type
- Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 57 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 200
- 2023 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
FAU 1356 over Smith Branch is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying FAU 1356 over Smith Branch in Livingston 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 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 200 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 202 by 2046. The structure is 57 ft (17.4 m) long and 30 ft wide.
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Channel and channel protection | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was FAU 1356 over Smith Branch built?
It was built in 1994, making it 31 years old in 2025.
What condition is FAU 1356 over Smith Branch 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 September 2021.
How much traffic does FAU 1356 over Smith Branch carry?
About 200 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.
How long is FAU 1356 over Smith Branch?
The structure is 57 ft (17.4 m) long with a longest span of 54 ft (16.6 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.
Who owns FAU 1356 over Smith Branch?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.