CH 15(FAS 512)
Carrying CH 15(FAS 512) over BRANCH OF SALT FORK
SIDNEY, Champaign, Illinois
Data updated May 2026
FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.
Bridge Snapshot: CH 15(FAS 512)
The CH 15(FAS 512) bridge in Champaign, Illinois carries CH 15(FAS 512) over BRANCH OF SALT FORK. It was built in 1982, making it 44 years old today. The structure is built primarily of prestressed concrete and spans 3 sections, stretching 16.8 meters (55 feet) end to end. Daily traffic averages 1,950 vehicles, placing it in the moderately-trafficked tier of Illinois bridges. It is owned and maintained by County Highway Agency.
The latest FHWA inspection records show a deck rating of 4/9, superstructure at 4/9, substructure at 6/9. The weakest component sits in poor condition. At least one major component here scores 4 or below, which produces a Poor condition classification under FHWA's current reporting rules. Its NBI inventory load rating is 35.6 metric tons.
Sourced from the FHWA National Bridge Inventory. See our methodology for refresh cadence and NBI release vintage.
How CH 15(FAS 512) compares
Live comparison across Illinois.
Historical Sufficiency Rating
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Condition Ratings
Full 0–9 scale + sufficiency-rating breakdown: how condition ratings work.
Structural Details
- Year Built
- 1982
- Material
- Prestressed Concrete
- Number of Spans
- 3
- Structure Length
- 16.8 m (55 ft)
- Deck Width
- 12.0 m (39 ft)
- Owner
- County Highway Agency
- Avg Daily Traffic
- 1,950 vehicles/day
- Structure Number
- 010024300000000
Location
Data Source
FHWA National Bridge Inventory (NBI).
FHWA NBI Program ↗Condition Analysis
- • The deck (driving surface) rates poor at 4/9, advanced deterioration that should be prioritized for repair.
- • The superstructure (beams and supports above the deck) is in poor condition (4/9), showing advanced deterioration that may require priority repair.
- • The substructure (piers and abutments) is in fair condition (6/9), with minor deterioration that may require routine maintenance.
How to read this record
CH 15(FAS 512) is in the federal Poor condition category. That is a component-based result, not a closure order.
- NBI condition ratings reflect the latest record in this annual dataset, not a live status. Current routine inspection intervals are risk-based.
- Understand what Poor condition does and does not mean before drawing conclusions. Poor condition explained
- Compare CH 15(FAS 512) against other structures in Champaign and across Illinois. Illinois bridges
- Noticed visible damage or a safety concern? Report it to the agency that owns the bridge, or call 911 in an emergency. How to report a bridge
Condition codes come straight from the FHWA National Bridge Inventory and are not a real-time safety judgment. Only the owning agency, a state DOT, county, or other owner, can post, restrict, or close a bridge.
Frequently Asked Questions
What do the condition ratings mean for CH 15(FAS 512)?
CH 15(FAS 512) in Champaign, Illinois has a deck rating of 4/9, superstructure rating of 4/9, and substructure rating of 6/9 on the FHWA's 0–9 scale.
How often is CH 15(FAS 512) inspected?
CH 15(FAS 512)'s responsible agency sets its routine interval under FHWA's risk-based inspection rules; this page does not expose the scheduled interval. It carries about 1,950 vehicles per day.
What does “structurally deficient” mean in older bridge reports?
FHWA retired that reported status beginning with the 2018 archive. CH 15(FAS 512) is currently shown as Poor condition from its component ratings; that category is not a live closure or safety decision.
What is the inventory load rating for CH 15(FAS 512)?
CH 15(FAS 512) has an NBI inventory load rating of 35.6 metric tons.
Who is responsible for maintaining CH 15(FAS 512)?
CH 15(FAS 512) is owned and maintained by County Highway Agency.
How old is CH 15(FAS 512) and does age affect safety?
CH 15(FAS 512) was built in 1982, making it 44 years old.
Disclaimer: Bridge condition data is from the FHWA NBI and reflects the last reported inspection. A Poor condition rating is not a live declaration that a bridge is closed or unsafe for travel. For current closure, posting, or safety information, contact the responsible transportation agency.
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