Champaign County Bridge Report Card
Champaign County scores 78 out of 100 on BridgeLookup's Bridge Condition Exposure Score, based on FHWA National Bridge Inventory records.
Champaign County, Illinois
Champaign County has 728 bridges in the National Bridge Inventory, with 59 rated poor and 0 rated scour-critical. Its poor-condition share of 8.1% is at or below the 9.5% statewide average. Poor-condition bridges carry about 132,485 daily vehicle crossings.
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BridgeLookup.com gives Champaign County a Bridge Condition Exposure Score of 78/100 (C). The county has 728 bridges in the National Bridge Inventory, including 59 in poor condition and 0 rated scour-critical. Poor-condition bridges carry about 132,485 daily vehicle crossings. Poor condition does not mean unsafe; bridges judged unsafe are closed or restricted by transportation agencies.
How the Score Breaks Down
| Factor | Weight | County Value | Penalty |
|---|---|---|---|
| Poor-condition bridge share | 40 | 8.1% | 16.2 |
| Poor-condition traffic exposure | 25 | 7.6% of measured traffic | 5.7 |
| Scour-critical bridge share | 20 | 0.0% | 0.0 |
| Average age vs national baseline | 10 | 43 years vs 48 nationally | 0.0 |
| Traffic-data completeness | 5 | 1,754,480 measured daily crossings | 0.0 |
Score = 100 minus weighted penalties. The score is a comparative research signal, not an official safety rating. Read the full methodology.
County Comparisons
| County Poor-Condition Share | 8.1% |
| State Poor-Condition Share | 9.5% |
| National Poor-Condition Share | 6.7% |
| County Scour-Critical Share | 0.0% |
| Average Bridge Age | 43 years |
| Poor-Condition Traffic Exposure | 132,485 vehicles/day |
Bridges to Watch
Top Bridges to Watch in Champaign County
| Bridge | Reason | Condition | Daily Traffic | Year Built |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| I-74 over US 45(fap 800) | Poor condition + traffic exposure | Poor | 41,900 | 1956 |
| Fap 725(eb) over Canadian National Railwa | Poor condition + traffic exposure | Poor | 10,450 | 1966 |
| Fap 725 (wb) over Cn Railwy & Copper Sloug | Poor condition + traffic exposure | Poor | 10,450 | 1966 |
| I-72(EB) over I-57 | Poor condition + traffic exposure | Poor | 8,650 | 1965 |
| I-72(WB) over I-57 | Poor condition + traffic exposure | Poor | 8,650 | 1965 |
| Fau 7155(duncan RD over Copper Slough | Poor condition + traffic exposure | Poor | 7,550 | 1976 |
| Ch 57(fau 7154) over I-72 | Poor condition + traffic exposure | Poor | 7,150 | 1968 |
| Fau 7182(broadway) over Saline Branch | Poor condition + traffic exposure | Poor | 4,250 | 1982 |
| Country Club Rd. over Saline Br Drain Dit | Poor condition + traffic exposure | Poor | 4,200 | 1979 |
| Fap 709 (us 136) over Sangamon River | Poor condition + traffic exposure | Poor | 2,500 | 1972 |
Important safety note
Poor condition does not mean a bridge is unsafe. It means at least one major component has significant deterioration and the bridge is a priority for maintenance, repair, or replacement. Bridges judged unsafe are closed or restricted by transportation agencies.