US Bridges

FAP 71(IL 54) over Trib to Salt Creek

Good

De Witt County, Illinois · 2 MI SW Farmer City · Structure no. 020200900000000

Built
1995
30 years old
Condition
Good
inspected December 2021
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
36 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
2,000
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FAP 71(IL 54) over Trib to Salt Creek is a concrete continuous culvert carrying FAP 71(IL 54) over Trib to Salt Creek in De Witt County, Illinois. It was built in 1995, so it is 30 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 2,000 vehicles a day, roughly 22% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,020 by 2046. The structure is 36 ft (11 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 42.9 mi (69 km).

CarriesFAP 71(IL 54)
CrossesTrib to Salt Creek
Location2 MI SW Farmer City
RouteState Highway 54
Coordinates40.22796, -88.68533
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 inspectionDecember 2021
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating63.6 US tons
Inventory rating38.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length36 ft (11 m)
Longest span17 ft (5.2 m)
Deck width43 ft (13.2 m)
Roadway width37 ft (11.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,000 (2023)
Projected traffic2,020 by 2046
Trucks22%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed42.9 mi (69 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 FAP 71(IL 54) over Trib to Salt Creek built?

It was built in 1995, making it 30 years old in 2025.

What condition is FAP 71(IL 54) over Trib to 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 December 2021.

How much traffic does FAP 71(IL 54) over Trib to Salt Creek carry?

About 2,000 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 22% are trucks.

How long is FAP 71(IL 54) over Trib to Salt Creek?

The structure is 36 ft (11 m) long with a longest span of 17 ft (5.2 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.

Who owns FAP 71(IL 54) over Trib to Salt Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.