US Bridges

FAU 7426 (taylor R over Ward Branch

Good

Macon County, Illinois · 0.64 MI S of Il 48 · Structure no. 058602700000000

Built
2020
5 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2022
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
96 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,500
2021 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

FAU 7426 (taylor R over Ward Branch is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying FAU 7426 (taylor R over Ward Branch in Macon County, Illinois. It was built in 2020, so it is 5 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 1,500 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,515 by 2046. The structure is 96 ft (29.4 m) long and 35 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesFAU 7426 (taylor R
CrossesWard Branch
Location0.64 MI S of Il 48
CountyMacon County
StateIllinois
Coordinates39.81179, -88.98174
Functional classUrban Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionNovember 2022
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60.7 US tons
Inventory rating45 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length96 ft (29.4 m)
Longest span92 ft (28 m)
Deck width35 ft (10.7 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,500 (2021)
Projected traffic1,515 by 2046
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Maintained byCity or Municipal 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 7426 (taylor R over Ward Branch built?

It was built in 2020, making it 5 years old in 2025.

What condition is FAU 7426 (taylor R over Ward 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 November 2022.

How much traffic does FAU 7426 (taylor R over Ward Branch carry?

About 1,500 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is FAU 7426 (taylor R over Ward Branch?

The structure is 96 ft (29.4 m) long with a longest span of 92 ft (28 m) and a deck 35 ft wide.

Who owns FAU 7426 (taylor R over Ward Branch?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.