TR 45 over N Fork Salt Creek
FairDe Witt County, Illinois · 8 MI W Farmer City · Structure no. 020311200000000
- Built
- 1900
- 125 years old, rebuilt 1977
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected February 2023
- Type
- Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 178 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 50
- 2022 count
- Owner
- Town / Township
- Town or Township Highway Agency
About this bridge
TR 45 over N Fork Salt Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying TR 45 over N Fork Salt Creek in De Witt County, Illinois. It was built in 1900 and reconstructed in 1977, so it is 125 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 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
It carries about 50 vehicles a day, roughly 22% of them trucks, projected to reach 51 by 2046. The structure is 178 ft (54.3 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was TR 45 over N Fork Salt Creek built?
It was built in 1900, making it 125 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1977.
What condition is TR 45 over N Fork 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 February 2023.
How much traffic does TR 45 over N Fork Salt Creek carry?
About 50 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 22% are trucks.
How long is TR 45 over N Fork Salt Creek?
The structure is 178 ft (54.3 m) long with a longest span of 59 ft (18 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.
Who owns TR 45 over N Fork Salt Creek?
It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.