TR 262 over Salt Creek
FairDe Witt County, Illinois · SW Edge Farmer City · Structure no. 020312200000000
- Built
- 1980
- 45 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected January 2024
- Type
- Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 217 ft
- 4 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 250
- 2022 count
- Owner
- Town / Township
- Town or Township Highway Agency
About this bridge
TR 262 over Salt Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying TR 262 over Salt Creek in De Witt County, Illinois. It was built in 1980, so it is 45 years old, younger 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 250 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 227 by 2046. The structure is 217 ft (66.1 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 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 | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| 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 262 over Salt Creek built?
It was built in 1980, making it 45 years old in 2025.
What condition is TR 262 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 January 2024.
How much traffic does TR 262 over Salt Creek carry?
About 250 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.
How long is TR 262 over Salt Creek?
The structure is 217 ft (66.1 m) long with a longest span of 54 ft (16.5 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.
Who owns TR 262 over Salt Creek?
It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.