US Bridges

Il 54 (fap 71) over Salt Creek

Good

De Witt County, Illinois · 3 MI NE Farmer City · Structure no. 020006400000000

Built
2010
15 years old
Condition
Good
inspected January 2022
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
173 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
1,150
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Il 54 (fap 71) over Salt Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Il 54 (fap 71) over Salt Creek in De Witt County, Illinois. It was built in 2010, so it is 15 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 1,150 vehicles a day, roughly 22% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,162 by 2046. The structure is 173 ft (52.6 m) long and 35 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 16.8 mi (27 km).

Location

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CarriesIl 54 (fap 71)
CrossesSalt Creek
Location3 MI NE Farmer City
RouteState Highway 54
CountyDe Witt County
StateIllinois
Coordinates40.28093, -88.6041
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
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 evaluation8: Equal to present desirable 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 rating71.1 US tons
Inventory rating54.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length173 ft (52.6 m)
Longest span85 ft (25.9 m)
Deck width35 ft (10.7 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,150 (2023)
Projected traffic1,162 by 2046
Trucks22%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed16.8 mi (27 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 2010, making it 15 years old in 2025.

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

About 1,150 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 22% are trucks.

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

The structure is 173 ft (52.6 m) long with a longest span of 85 ft (25.9 m) and a deck 35 ft wide.

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

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.