US Bridges

FAU 7060 over Butler Branch

Good

Vermilion County, Illinois · N. Catlin · Structure no. 092604000000000

Built
2007
18 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
68 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
675
2023 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

FAU 7060 over Butler Branch is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying FAU 7060 over Butler Branch in Vermilion County, Illinois. It was built in 2007, so it is 18 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 675 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 732 by 2046. The structure is 68 ft (20.6 m) long and 30 ft wide.

CarriesFAU 7060
CrossesButler Branch
LocationN. Catlin
Coordinates40.07537, -87.70564
Functional classRural Minor Collector

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.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating57.5 US tons
Inventory rating32.2 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length68 ft (20.6 m)
Longest span65 ft (19.9 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.1 m)
Roadway width29 ft (8.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic675 (2023)
Projected traffic732 by 2046
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed—
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 7060 over Butler Branch built?

It was built in 2007, making it 18 years old in 2025.

What condition is FAU 7060 over Butler 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 June 2024.

How much traffic does FAU 7060 over Butler Branch carry?

About 675 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is FAU 7060 over Butler Branch?

The structure is 68 ft (20.6 m) long with a longest span of 65 ft (19.9 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns FAU 7060 over Butler Branch?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.