US Bridges

TR 252 a over Upper Salt Fork Dit

Good

Champaign County, Illinois · 4.6 MI E Tohomasboro · Structure no. 010419900000000

Built
1980
45 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
116 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
125
2021 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

TR 252 a over Upper Salt Fork Dit is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying TR 252 a over Upper Salt Fork Dit in Champaign County, Illinois. It was built in 1980, so it is 45 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 125 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 126 by 2046. The structure is 116 ft (35.4 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesTR 252 a
CrossesUpper Salt Fork Dit
Location4.6 MI E Tohomasboro
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates40.24535, -88.09761
Functional classRural Local

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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionApril 2023
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating48.9 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length116 ft (35.4 m)
Longest span52 ft (15.8 m)
Deck width27 ft (8.3 m)
Roadway width27 ft (8.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic125 (2021)
Projected traffic126 by 2046
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerTown or Township Highway Agency
Maintained byTown or Township 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 TR 252 a over Upper Salt Fork Dit built?

It was built in 1980, making it 45 years old in 2025.

What condition is TR 252 a over Upper Salt Fork Dit 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 April 2023.

How much traffic does TR 252 a over Upper Salt Fork Dit carry?

About 125 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is TR 252 a over Upper Salt Fork Dit?

The structure is 116 ft (35.4 m) long with a longest span of 52 ft (15.8 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.

Who owns TR 252 a over Upper Salt Fork Dit?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.