US Bridges

FAU 7355 Ch 24 over Lake Decatur Trib

Fair

Macon County, Illinois · 4.3 Miles North East · Structure no. 058506500000000

Built
1986
39 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
24 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
2,200
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

FAU 7355 Ch 24 over Lake Decatur Trib is a concrete culvert carrying FAU 7355 Ch 24 over Lake Decatur Trib in Macon County, Illinois. It was built in 1986, so it is 39 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 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 2,200 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,970 by 2046. The structure is 24 ft (7.4 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 km).

CarriesFAU 7355 Ch 24
CrossesLake Decatur Trib
Location4.3 Miles North East
Coordinates39.88234, -88.87395
Functional classUrban 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
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating59.3 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length24 ft (7.4 m)
Longest span6 ft (1.9 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,200 (2023)
Projected traffic1,970 by 2046
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.1 mi (13 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty 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 7355 Ch 24 over Lake Decatur Trib built?

It was built in 1986, making it 39 years old in 2025.

What condition is FAU 7355 Ch 24 over Lake Decatur Trib 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 April 2024.

How much traffic does FAU 7355 Ch 24 over Lake Decatur Trib carry?

About 2,200 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is FAU 7355 Ch 24 over Lake Decatur Trib?

The structure is 24 ft (7.4 m) long with a longest span of 6 ft (1.9 m).

Who owns FAU 7355 Ch 24 over Lake Decatur Trib?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.