Ch 10(FAS 543) over N Fork Salt Creek
GoodDe Witt County, Illinois · 7 MI E of Wapella · Structure no. 020390000000000
- Built
- 1969
- 56 years old, rebuilt 2010
- Condition
- Good
- inspected July 2020
- Type
- Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 234 ft
- 4 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 400
- 2022 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Ch 10(FAS 543) over N Fork Salt Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Ch 10(FAS 543) over N Fork Salt Creek in De Witt County, Illinois. It was built in 1969 and reconstructed in 2010, so it is 56 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 400 vehicles a day, roughly 13% of them trucks, projected to reach 505 by 2046. The structure is 234 ft (71.3 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 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 | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Superstructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| 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 10(FAS 543) over N Fork Salt Creek built?
It was built in 1969, making it 56 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2010.
What condition is Ch 10(FAS 543) over N Fork 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 July 2020.
How much traffic does Ch 10(FAS 543) over N Fork Salt Creek carry?
About 400 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 13% are trucks.
How long is Ch 10(FAS 543) over N Fork Salt Creek?
The structure is 234 ft (71.3 m) long with a longest span of 58 ft (17.7 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.
Who owns Ch 10(FAS 543) over N Fork Salt Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.