Ch 7 (fas 546) over Salt Creek
GoodDe Witt County, Illinois · 1 MI N of Kenny · Structure no. 020312300000000
- Built
- 1980
- 45 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected August 2020
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel Continuous
- Length
- 540 ft
- 8 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 225
- 2022 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Ch 7 (fas 546) over Salt Creek is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Ch 7 (fas 546) 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 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 225 vehicles a day, roughly 13% of them trucks, projected to reach 202 by 2046. The structure is 540 ft (164.6 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.7 mi (14 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 | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Ch 7 (fas 546) over Salt Creek built?
It was built in 1980, making it 45 years old in 2025.
What condition is Ch 7 (fas 546) 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 August 2020.
How much traffic does Ch 7 (fas 546) over Salt Creek carry?
About 225 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 13% are trucks.
How long is Ch 7 (fas 546) over Salt Creek?
The structure is 540 ft (164.6 m) long with a longest span of 83 ft (25.3 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.
Who owns Ch 7 (fas 546) over Salt Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.