FAP-328 (US-45) over Big Salt Creek
PoorEffingham County, Illinois · 3 MI S ILL-37 JCT · Structure no. 025008300000000
- Built
- 1977
- 48 years old, rebuilt 2024
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected October 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel Continuous
- Length
- 270 ft
- 4 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 3,700
- 2023 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
FAP-328 (US-45) over Big Salt Creek is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying FAP-328 (US-45) over Big Salt Creek in Effingham County, Illinois. It was built in 1977 and reconstructed in 2024, so it is 48 years old, older than the Illinois average of 45.3 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
It carries about 3,700 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,498 by 2046. The structure is 270 ft (82.3 m) long and 46 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 67.7 mi (109 km).
Location
Open in Google MapsCondition and inspection
The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was FAP-328 (US-45) over Big Salt Creek built?
It was built in 1977, making it 48 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2024.
What condition is FAP-328 (US-45) over Big Salt Creek in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in October 2023.
How much traffic does FAP-328 (US-45) over Big Salt Creek carry?
About 3,700 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.
How long is FAP-328 (US-45) over Big Salt Creek?
The structure is 270 ft (82.3 m) long with a longest span of 75 ft (22.9 m) and a deck 46 ft wide.
Who owns FAP-328 (US-45) over Big Salt Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.