US Bridges

Il 54 (fap 71) over Trib to Salt Creek

Fair

De Witt County, Illinois · E Farmer City · Structure no. 020003500000000

Built
1970
55 years old, rebuilt 2002
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
109 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
3,550
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Il 54 (fap 71) over Trib to Salt Creek is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Il 54 (fap 71) over Trib to Salt Creek in De Witt County, Illinois. It was built in 1970 and reconstructed in 2002, so it is 55 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 5 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 3,550 vehicles a day, roughly 11% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,586 by 2046. The structure is 109 ft (33.1 m) long and 67 ft wide.

CarriesIl 54 (fap 71)
CrossesTrib to Salt Creek
LocationE Farmer City
RouteState Highway 54
Coordinates40.24921, -88.62629
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.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
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 evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating80 US tons
Inventory rating49.3 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length109 ft (33.1 m)
Longest span52 ft (15.8 m)
Deck width67 ft (20.3 m)
Roadway width47 ft (14.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,550 (2023)
Projected traffic3,586 by 2046
Trucks11%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed—
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 Trib to Salt Creek built?

It was built in 1970, making it 55 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2002.

What condition is Il 54 (fap 71) over Trib to 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 Trib to Salt Creek carry?

About 3,550 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 11% are trucks.

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

The structure is 109 ft (33.1 m) long with a longest span of 52 ft (15.8 m) and a deck 67 ft wide.

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

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.