Ch 18 (fas 1490) over Salt Creek
GoodDe Witt County, Illinois · 1 MI S Weldon Spring · Structure no. 020300800000000
- Built
- 1964
- 61 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected May 2022
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel Continuous
- Length
- 305 ft
- 4 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 375
- 2022 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Ch 18 (fas 1490) over Salt Creek is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Ch 18 (fas 1490) over Salt Creek in De Witt County, Illinois. It was built in 1964, so it is 61 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 375 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 455 by 2046. The structure is 305 ft (93 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 9.9 mi (16 km).
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Ch 18 (fas 1490) over Salt Creek built?
It was built in 1964, making it 61 years old in 2025.
What condition is Ch 18 (fas 1490) 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 May 2022.
How much traffic does Ch 18 (fas 1490) over Salt Creek carry?
About 375 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.
How long is Ch 18 (fas 1490) over Salt Creek?
The structure is 305 ft (93 m) long with a longest span of 84 ft (25.6 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.
Who owns Ch 18 (fas 1490) over Salt Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.