US Bridges

Il 54 (fap 71) over Salt Creek

Fair

De Witt County, Illinois · 2 MI E Kenney · Structure no. 020002000000000

Built
1937
88 years old, rebuilt 1982
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
393 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
1,100
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Il 54 (fap 71) over Salt Creek is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Il 54 (fap 71) over Salt Creek in De Witt County, Illinois. It was built in 1937 and reconstructed in 1982, so it is 88 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 1,100 vehicles a day, roughly 15% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,061 by 2046. The structure is 393 ft (119.8 m) long and 35 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 11.2 mi (18 km).

Location

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CarriesIl 54 (fap 71)
CrossesSalt Creek
Location2 MI E Kenney
RouteState Highway 54
CountyDe Witt County
StateIllinois
Coordinates40.11454, -89.05746
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to 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 alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating50 US tons
Inventory rating30 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length393 ft (119.8 m)
Longest span111 ft (33.9 m)
Deck width35 ft (10.7 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,100 (2023)
Projected traffic1,061 by 2046
Trucks15%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed11.2 mi (18 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState 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 Il 54 (fap 71) over Salt Creek built?

It was built in 1937, making it 88 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1982.

What condition is Il 54 (fap 71) over Salt Creek 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 October 2023.

How much traffic does Il 54 (fap 71) over Salt Creek carry?

About 1,100 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 15% are trucks.

How long is Il 54 (fap 71) over Salt Creek?

The structure is 393 ft (119.8 m) long with a longest span of 111 ft (33.9 m) and a deck 35 ft wide.

Who owns Il 54 (fap 71) over Salt Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.