TR 56 over Salt Creek
GoodDe Witt County, Illinois · 2 M NE of Kenny · Structure no. 020313100000000
- Built
- 1985
- 40 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected May 2020
- Type
- Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 204 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 75
- 2022 count
- Owner
- Town / Township
- Town or Township Highway Agency
About this bridge
TR 56 over Salt Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying TR 56 over Salt Creek in De Witt County, Illinois. It was built in 1985, so it is 40 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 75 vehicles a day, roughly 15% of them trucks, projected to reach 101 by 2046. The structure is 204 ft (62.3 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 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 TR 56 over Salt Creek built?
It was built in 1985, making it 40 years old in 2025.
What condition is TR 56 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 2020.
How much traffic does TR 56 over Salt Creek carry?
About 75 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 15% are trucks.
How long is TR 56 over Salt Creek?
The structure is 204 ft (62.3 m) long with a longest span of 79 ft (24.1 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.
Who owns TR 56 over Salt Creek?
It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.