FAS 2701 (ILL-37) over West Salt Creek
FairEffingham County, Illinois · .5 MI E Watson · Structure no. 025009000000000
- Built
- 1984
- 41 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected November 2024
- Type
- Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 79 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 2,900
- 2023 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
FAS 2701 (ILL-37) over West Salt Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying FAS 2701 (ILL-37) over West Salt Creek in Effingham County, Illinois. It was built in 1984, so it is 41 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 5 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 2,900 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,968 by 2046. The structure is 79 ft (24.1 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 19.9 mi (32 km).
Location
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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 | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| 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 FAS 2701 (ILL-37) over West Salt Creek built?
It was built in 1984, making it 41 years old in 2025.
What condition is FAS 2701 (ILL-37) over West 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 November 2024.
How much traffic does FAS 2701 (ILL-37) over West Salt Creek carry?
About 2,900 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.
How long is FAS 2701 (ILL-37) over West Salt Creek?
The structure is 79 ft (24.1 m) long with a longest span of 76 ft (23.3 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.
Who owns FAS 2701 (ILL-37) over West Salt Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.