US Bridges

FAP 71(IL 54) over N Fork Salt Creek

Good

De Witt County, Illinois · 3 MI W of Dewitt · Structure no. 020004400000000

Built
1976
49 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
28 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
1,650
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FAP 71(IL 54) over N Fork Salt Creek is a concrete continuous culvert carrying FAP 71(IL 54) over N Fork Salt Creek in De Witt County, Illinois. It was built in 1976, so it is 49 years old, older 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 1,650 vehicles a day, roughly 14% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,768 by 2046. The structure is 28 ft (8.6 m) long.

CarriesFAP 71(IL 54)
CrossesN Fork Salt Creek
Location3 MI W of Dewitt
RouteState Highway 54
Coordinates40.18059, -88.84111
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating98.2 US tons
Inventory rating98.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length28 ft (8.6 m)
Longest span13 ft (4.1 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,650 (2023)
Projected traffic1,768 by 2046
Trucks14%
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 FAP 71(IL 54) over N Fork Salt Creek built?

It was built in 1976, making it 49 years old in 2025.

What condition is FAP 71(IL 54) over N Fork 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 October 2023.

How much traffic does FAP 71(IL 54) over N Fork Salt Creek carry?

About 1,650 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 14% are trucks.

How long is FAP 71(IL 54) over N Fork Salt Creek?

The structure is 28 ft (8.6 m) long with a longest span of 13 ft (4.1 m).

Who owns FAP 71(IL 54) over N Fork Salt Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.