US Bridges

FAI-70 over Second Salt Ck

Fair

Effingham County, Illinois · 2 MI E N. Tri-Level · Structure no. 025200600000000

Built
1960
65 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
45 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
25,800
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FAI-70 over Second Salt Ck is a concrete culvert carrying FAI-70 over Second Salt Ck in Effingham County, Illinois. It was built in 1960, so it is 65 years old, older 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 6 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 25,800 vehicles a day, roughly 58% of them trucks, projected to reach 27,348 by 2046. The structure is 45 ft (13.7 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 11.2 mi (18 km).

Location

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CarriesFAI-70
CrossesSecond Salt Ck
Location2 MI E N. Tri-Level
RouteInterstate 70
CountyEffingham County
StateIllinois
Coordinates39.15334, -88.48043
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Interstate

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionDecember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating93.6 US tons
Inventory rating56.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length45 ft (13.7 m)
Longest span17 ft (5.2 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic25,800 (2021)
Projected traffic27,348 by 2046
Trucks58%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed11.2 mi (18 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes
Strategic Highway NetworkInterstate STRAHNET route

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 FAI-70 over Second Salt Ck built?

It was built in 1960, making it 65 years old in 2025.

What condition is FAI-70 over Second Salt Ck 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 December 2023.

How much traffic does FAI-70 over Second Salt Ck carry?

About 25,800 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 58% are trucks.

How long is FAI-70 over Second Salt Ck?

The structure is 45 ft (13.7 m) long with a longest span of 17 ft (5.2 m).

Who owns FAI-70 over Second Salt Ck?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.