TR 228 over Upper Salt Creek
GoodChampaign County, Illinois · 0.5 MI W Ludlow · Structure no. 010406200000000
- Built
- 1968
- 57 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected February 2025
- Type
- Culvert
- Concrete
- Length
- 25 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 50
- 2021 count
- Owner
- Town / Township
- Town or Township Highway Agency
About this bridge
TR 228 over Upper Salt Creek is a concrete culvert carrying TR 228 over Upper Salt Creek in Champaign County, Illinois. It was built in 1968, so it is 57 years old, older 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 50 vehicles a day, projected to reach 51 by 2046. The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).
Location
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Culvert | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was TR 228 over Upper Salt Creek built?
It was built in 1968, making it 57 years old in 2025.
What condition is TR 228 over Upper Salt Creek 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 February 2025.
How much traffic does TR 228 over Upper Salt Creek carry?
About 50 vehicles per day (2021 count).
How long is TR 228 over Upper Salt Creek?
The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.7 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.
Who owns TR 228 over Upper Salt Creek?
It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.