US Bridges

FAP-328 (US-45) over West Salt Creek

Fair

Effingham County, Illinois · 2 MI S ILL-37 JCT · Structure no. 025009200000000

Built
1989
36 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
122 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
3,900
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FAP-328 (US-45) over West Salt Creek is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying FAP-328 (US-45) over West Salt Creek in Effingham County, Illinois. It was built in 1989, so it is 36 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 3,900 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,922 by 2046. The structure is 122 ft (37.2 m) long and 36 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 67.7 mi (109 km).

Location

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CarriesFAP-328 (US-45)
CrossesWest Salt Creek
Location2 MI S ILL-37 JCT
RouteU.S. Route 45
CountyEffingham County
StateIllinois
Coordinates38.99705, -88.54463
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionNovember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating92.8 US tons
Inventory rating55.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length122 ft (37.2 m)
Longest span61 ft (18.6 m)
Deck width36 ft (11 m)
Roadway width33 ft (10 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,900 (2023)
Projected traffic3,922 by 2046
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed67.7 mi (109 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was FAP-328 (US-45) over West Salt Creek built?

It was built in 1989, making it 36 years old in 2025.

What condition is FAP-328 (US-45) 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 2023.

How much traffic does FAP-328 (US-45) over West Salt Creek carry?

About 3,900 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is FAP-328 (US-45) over West Salt Creek?

The structure is 122 ft (37.2 m) long with a longest span of 61 ft (18.6 m) and a deck 36 ft wide.

Who owns FAP-328 (US-45) over West Salt Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.