US Bridges

FAU 7531 (bridge S over FAI 72

Good

Piatt County, Illinois · Bridge ST over I-72 · Structure no. 074008900000000

Built
2024
1 years old
Condition
Good
inspected January 2025
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Concrete
Length
243 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
2,300
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FAU 7531 (bridge S over FAI 72 is a concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying FAU 7531 (bridge S over FAI 72 in Piatt County, Illinois. It was built in 2024, so it is 1 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 9 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 2,300 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,323 by 2046. The structure is 243 ft (74.2 m) long and 69 ft wide.

CarriesFAU 7531 (bridge S
CrossesFAI 72
LocationBridge ST over I-72
Coordinates40.03641, -88.59679
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Superstructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Substructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJanuary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating82.1 US tons
Inventory rating63.6 US tons

Structure

MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length243 ft (74.2 m)
Longest span122 ft (37.1 m)
Deck width69 ft (21 m)
Roadway width50 ft (15.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,300 (2020)
Projected traffic2,323 by 2046
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed—
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 FAU 7531 (bridge S over FAI 72 built?

It was built in 2024, making it 1 years old in 2025.

What condition is FAU 7531 (bridge S over FAI 72 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 January 2025.

How much traffic does FAU 7531 (bridge S over FAI 72 carry?

About 2,300 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is FAU 7531 (bridge S over FAI 72?

The structure is 243 ft (74.2 m) long with a longest span of 122 ft (37.1 m) and a deck 69 ft wide.

Who owns FAU 7531 (bridge S over FAI 72?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.