US Bridges

FAU 8153(CH 22) over Lake Springfield

Good

Sangamon County, Illinois · 2.0 MI NE Chatham · Structure no. 084343600000000

Built
1991
34 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2021
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
205 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
6,900
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

FAU 8153(CH 22) over Lake Springfield is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying FAU 8153(CH 22) over Lake Springfield in Sangamon County, Illinois. It was built in 1991, so it is 34 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 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 6,900 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,858 by 2046. The structure is 205 ft (62.6 m) long and 36 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.7 mi (14 km).

Location

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CarriesFAU 8153(CH 22)
CrossesLake Springfield
Location2.0 MI NE Chatham
CountySangamon County
StateIllinois
Coordinates39.70706, -89.68121
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionMarch 2021
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating81.5 US tons
Inventory rating39.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length205 ft (62.6 m)
Longest span68 ft (20.8 m)
Deck width36 ft (11 m)
Roadway width36 ft (11 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic6,900 (2022)
Projected traffic5,858 by 2046
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.7 mi (14 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 8153(CH 22) over Lake Springfield built?

It was built in 1991, making it 34 years old in 2025.

What condition is FAU 8153(CH 22) over Lake Springfield 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 March 2021.

How much traffic does FAU 8153(CH 22) over Lake Springfield carry?

About 6,900 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is FAU 8153(CH 22) over Lake Springfield?

The structure is 205 ft (62.6 m) long with a longest span of 68 ft (20.8 m) and a deck 36 ft wide.

Who owns FAU 8153(CH 22) over Lake Springfield?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.