US Bridges

Ch 3 over Salt Creek

FairPosted for load

De Witt County, Illinois · 2.7 MI NE Farmer Cit · Structure no. 020300600000000

Built
1957
68 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2022
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
104 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
125
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Ch 3 over Salt Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying Ch 3 over Salt Creek in De Witt County, Illinois. It was built in 1957, so it is 68 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 125 vehicles a day, roughly 42% of them trucks, projected to reach 152 by 2046. The structure is 104 ft (31.8 m) long and 29 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesCh 3
CrossesSalt Creek
Location2.7 MI NE Farmer Cit
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyDe Witt County
StateIllinois
Coordinates40.26714, -88.60166
Functional classRural Minor Collector

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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMay 2022
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating23.3 US tons
Inventory rating13.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 15
Structure length104 ft (31.8 m)
Longest span39 ft (11.9 m)
Deck width29 ft (8.9 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic125 (2022)
Projected traffic152 by 2046
Trucks42%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty 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 Ch 3 over Salt Creek built?

It was built in 1957, making it 68 years old in 2025.

What condition is Ch 3 over 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 May 2022.

How much traffic does Ch 3 over Salt Creek carry?

About 125 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 42% are trucks.

How long is Ch 3 over Salt Creek?

The structure is 104 ft (31.8 m) long with a longest span of 39 ft (11.9 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.

Who owns Ch 3 over Salt Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.