TR-145A over Salt Creek
FairEffingham County, Illinois · 2 MI NE Heartville · Structure no. 025318200000000
- Built
- 1999
- 26 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected December 2024
- Type
- Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 112 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 150
- 2023 count
- Owner
- Town / Township
- Town or Township Highway Agency
About this bridge
TR-145A over Salt Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying TR-145A over Salt Creek in Effingham County, Illinois. It was built in 1999, so it is 26 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 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 150 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 133 by 2046. The structure is 112 ft (34.1 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 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 | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was TR-145A over Salt Creek built?
It was built in 1999, making it 26 years old in 2025.
What condition is TR-145A 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 December 2024.
How much traffic does TR-145A over Salt Creek carry?
About 150 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.
How long is TR-145A over Salt Creek?
The structure is 112 ft (34.1 m) long with a longest span of 49 ft (14.8 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.
Who owns TR-145A over Salt Creek?
It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.