TR-251 over Salt Creek
GoodEffingham County, Illinois · 2.5 MI S Watson Wye · Structure no. 025317900000000
- Built
- 1995
- 30 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected January 2025
- Type
- Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 141 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 200
- 2023 count
- Owner
- Town / Township
- Town or Township Highway Agency
About this bridge
TR-251 over Salt Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying TR-251 over Salt Creek in Effingham County, Illinois. It was built in 1995, so it is 30 years old, younger than the Illinois average of 45.3 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
It carries about 200 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 265 by 2046. The structure is 141 ft (43.1 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was TR-251 over Salt Creek built?
It was built in 1995, making it 30 years old in 2025.
What condition is TR-251 over Salt Creek in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in January 2025.
How much traffic does TR-251 over Salt Creek carry?
About 200 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.
How long is TR-251 over Salt Creek?
The structure is 141 ft (43.1 m) long with a longest span of 60 ft (18.3 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.
Who owns TR-251 over Salt Creek?
It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.