FAU 7421 over FAP 322A(US 51)
FairMacon County, Illinois · 1 MI SW of Decatur · Structure no. 058010300000000
- Built
- 1976
- 49 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected August 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel Continuous
- Length
- 456 ft
- 4 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 1,300
- 2020 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
FAU 7421 over FAP 322A(US 51) is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying FAU 7421 over FAP 322A(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 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 1,300 vehicles a day, roughly 13% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,313 by 2046. The structure is 456 ft (139 m) long and 42 ft wide.
Location
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was FAU 7421 over FAP 322A(US 51) built?
It was built in 1976, making it 49 years old in 2025.
What condition is FAU 7421 over FAP 322A(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 7421 over FAP 322A(US 51) carry?
About 1,300 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 13% are trucks.
How long is FAU 7421 over FAP 322A(US 51)?
The structure is 456 ft (139 m) long with a longest span of 162 ft (49.4 m) and a deck 42 ft wide.
Who owns FAU 7421 over FAP 322A(US 51)?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.