US Bridges

FAP 322(NB) (us 5 over FAU 7426(TAYLOR Rd)

Fair

Macon County, Illinois · 1 MI S of Decatur · Structure no. 058010400000000

Built
1976
49 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
137 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
4,400
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FAP 322(NB) (us 5 over FAU 7426(TAYLOR Rd) is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying FAP 322(NB) (us 5 over FAU 7426(TAYLOR Rd) 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 4,400 vehicles a day, roughly 20% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,172 by 2046. The structure is 137 ft (41.8 m) long and 42 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesFAP 322(NB) (us 5
CrossesFAU 7426(TAYLOR Rd)
Location1 MI S of Decatur
RouteU.S. Route 51
CountyMacon County
StateIllinois
Coordinates39.78601, -88.98115
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Other Freeway or Expressway

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.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionSeptember 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 rating67.5 US tons
Inventory rating41.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1 (+2 approach)
Design loadHS 20
Structure length137 ft (41.8 m)
Longest span88 ft (26.9 m)
Deck width42 ft (12.8 m)
Roadway width38 ft (11.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,400 (2023)
Projected traffic2,172 by 2046
Trucks20%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

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 FAP 322(NB) (us 5 over FAU 7426(TAYLOR Rd) built?

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

What condition is FAP 322(NB) (us 5 over FAU 7426(TAYLOR Rd) 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 September 2024.

How much traffic does FAP 322(NB) (us 5 over FAU 7426(TAYLOR Rd) carry?

About 4,400 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 20% are trucks.

How long is FAP 322(NB) (us 5 over FAU 7426(TAYLOR Rd)?

The structure is 137 ft (41.8 m) long with a longest span of 88 ft (26.9 m) and a deck 42 ft wide.

Who owns FAP 322(NB) (us 5 over FAU 7426(TAYLOR Rd)?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.