Ms 8000 over Upper Salt Fork Dit
FairChampaign County, Illinois · SE Edge of Rantoul · Structure no. 010401400000000
- Built
- 1974
- 51 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected February 2024
- Type
- Channel Beam
- Concrete
- Length
- 54 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 200
- 2021 count
- Owner
- City
- City or Municipal Highway Agency
About this bridge
Ms 8000 over Upper Salt Fork Dit is a concrete channel beam carrying Ms 8000 over Upper Salt Fork Dit in Champaign County, Illinois. It was built in 1974, so it is 51 years old, older than the Illinois average of 45.3 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
It carries about 200 vehicles a day, roughly 19% of them trucks, projected to reach 202 by 2046. The structure is 54 ft (16.4 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Ms 8000 over Upper Salt Fork Dit built?
It was built in 1974, making it 51 years old in 2025.
What condition is Ms 8000 over Upper Salt Fork Dit in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in February 2024.
How much traffic does Ms 8000 over Upper Salt Fork Dit carry?
About 200 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 19% are trucks.
How long is Ms 8000 over Upper Salt Fork Dit?
The structure is 54 ft (16.4 m) long with a longest span of 26 ft (7.8 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.
Who owns Ms 8000 over Upper Salt Fork Dit?
It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.