US Bridges

Ch 55(FAS 1523) over Upper Salt Creek

Good

Champaign County, Illinois · 2 MI NE of Rantoul · Structure no. 010454900000000

Built
2012
13 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2022
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
76 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,250
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Ch 55(FAS 1523) over Upper Salt Creek is a concrete slab carrying Ch 55(FAS 1523) over Upper Salt Creek in Champaign County, Illinois. It was built in 2012, so it is 13 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 1,250 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,263 by 2046. The structure is 76 ft (23.3 m) long and 54 ft wide.

CarriesCh 55(FAS 1523)
CrossesUpper Salt Creek
Location2 MI NE of Rantoul
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates40.33655, -88.13646
Functional classRural Major Collector

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.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionMarch 2022
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating48.6 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length76 ft (23.3 m)
Longest span74 ft (22.6 m)
Deck width54 ft (16.5 m)
Roadway width54 ft (16.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,250 (2021)
Projected traffic1,263 by 2046
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed—
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty 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 Ch 55(FAS 1523) over Upper Salt Creek built?

It was built in 2012, making it 13 years old in 2025.

What condition is Ch 55(FAS 1523) 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 March 2022.

How much traffic does Ch 55(FAS 1523) over Upper Salt Creek carry?

About 1,250 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Ch 55(FAS 1523) over Upper Salt Creek?

The structure is 76 ft (23.3 m) long with a longest span of 74 ft (22.6 m) and a deck 54 ft wide.

Who owns Ch 55(FAS 1523) over Upper Salt Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.