FAS-1711 (CH-21) over Salt Creek
FairEffingham County, Illinois · 1 MI E Police Sta · Structure no. 025302200000000
- Built
- 1962
- 63 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected November 2024
- Type
- Channel Beam
- Concrete
- Length
- 146 ft
- 4 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 1,550
- 2023 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
FAS-1711 (CH-21) over Salt Creek is a concrete channel beam carrying FAS-1711 (CH-21) over Salt Creek in Effingham County, Illinois. It was built in 1962, so it is 63 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 1,550 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,696 by 2046. The structure is 146 ft (44.5 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 14.9 mi (24 km).
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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 | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was FAS-1711 (CH-21) over Salt Creek built?
It was built in 1962, making it 63 years old in 2025.
What condition is FAS-1711 (CH-21) over 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-1711 (CH-21) over Salt Creek carry?
About 1,550 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.
How long is FAS-1711 (CH-21) over Salt Creek?
The structure is 146 ft (44.5 m) long with a longest span of 36 ft (11 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.
Who owns FAS-1711 (CH-21) over Salt Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.