US Bridges

FAS 1517(US 150) over Salt Creek

Good

De Witt County, Illinois · SE Edge Farmer City · Structure no. 020005800000000

Built
1993
32 years old
Condition
Good
inspected January 2022
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
175 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
1,300
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FAS 1517(US 150) over Salt Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying FAS 1517(US 150) over Salt Creek in De Witt County, Illinois. It was built in 1993, so it is 32 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 1,300 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,515 by 2046. The structure is 175 ft (53.3 m) long and 35 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 29.2 mi (47 km).

Location

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CarriesFAS 1517(US 150)
CrossesSalt Creek
LocationSE Edge Farmer City
RouteU.S. Route 150
CountyDe Witt County
StateIllinois
Coordinates40.24211, -88.62856
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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJanuary 2022
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than 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 rating71.4 US tons
Inventory rating44.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length175 ft (53.3 m)
Longest span62 ft (19 m)
Deck width35 ft (10.7 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,300 (2023)
Projected traffic1,515 by 2046
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed29.2 mi (47 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 FAS 1517(US 150) over Salt Creek built?

It was built in 1993, making it 32 years old in 2025.

What condition is FAS 1517(US 150) over 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 2022.

How much traffic does FAS 1517(US 150) over Salt Creek carry?

About 1,300 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is FAS 1517(US 150) over Salt Creek?

The structure is 175 ft (53.3 m) long with a longest span of 62 ft (19 m) and a deck 35 ft wide.

Who owns FAS 1517(US 150) over Salt Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.