US Bridges

FAU 7353(CANTRELL over FAP 322 (us 51)

Fair

Macon County, Illinois · .5 MI S Harristown · Structure no. 058010000000000

Built
1976
49 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
264 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
1,200
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FAU 7353(CANTRELL over FAP 322 (us 51) is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying FAU 7353(CANTRELL over FAP 322 (us 51) in Macon County, Illinois. It was built in 1976, so it is 49 years old, older 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 1,200 vehicles a day, roughly 13% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,212 by 2046. The structure is 264 ft (80.5 m) long and 42 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesFAU 7353(CANTRELL
CrossesFAP 322 (us 51)
Location.5 MI S Harristown
CountyMacon County
StateIllinois
Coordinates39.83138, -89.04227
Functional classRural Minor 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.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
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 geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating76.8 US tons
Inventory rating35.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2 (+2 approach)
Design loadHS 20
Structure length264 ft (80.5 m)
Longest span109 ft (33.2 m)
Deck width42 ft (12.8 m)
Roadway width38 ft (11.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deck16 ft (4.9 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,200 (2020)
Projected traffic1,212 by 2046
Trucks13%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed—
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState 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 7353(CANTRELL over FAP 322 (us 51) built?

It was built in 1976, making it 49 years old in 2025.

What condition is FAU 7353(CANTRELL over FAP 322 (us 51) 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 August 2024.

How much traffic does FAU 7353(CANTRELL over FAP 322 (us 51) carry?

About 1,200 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 13% are trucks.

How long is FAU 7353(CANTRELL over FAP 322 (us 51)?

The structure is 264 ft (80.5 m) long with a longest span of 109 ft (33.2 m) and a deck 42 ft wide.

Who owns FAU 7353(CANTRELL over FAP 322 (us 51)?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.