US Bridges

Ch 55 & Ped Br over Upper Salt Creek

Good

Champaign County, Illinois · 0.1 MI N of Rantoul · Structure no. 010455200000000

Built
2016
9 years old
Condition
Good
inspected January 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
82 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
—
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Ch 55 & Ped Br over Upper Salt Creek is a concrete slab carrying Ch 55 & Ped Br over Upper Salt Creek in Champaign County, Illinois. It was built in 2016, so it is 9 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

No traffic count is recorded. The structure is 82 ft (25 m) long and 52 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesCh 55 & Ped Br
CrossesUpper Salt Creek
Location0.1 MI N of Rantoul
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates40.32681, -88.13649
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
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJanuary 2023
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 rating46.4 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length82 ft (25 m)
Longest span82 ft (25 m)
Deck width52 ft (15.8 m)
Roadway width51 ft (15.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic—
Projected traffic1,263 by 2046
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
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 & Ped Br over Upper Salt Creek built?

It was built in 2016, making it 9 years old in 2025.

What condition is Ch 55 & Ped Br 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 January 2023.

How much traffic does Ch 55 & Ped Br over Upper Salt Creek carry?

No traffic count is recorded for this structure.

How long is Ch 55 & Ped Br over Upper Salt Creek?

The structure is 82 ft (25 m) long with a longest span of 82 ft (25 m) and a deck 52 ft wide.

Who owns Ch 55 & Ped Br over Upper Salt Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.