US Bridges

FAS-1725 over Second Salt Creek

Good

Effingham County, Illinois · 0.5 N Teutopolis · Structure no. 025320100000000

Built
1976
49 years old
Condition
Good
inspected January 2025
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
48 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
2,600
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

FAS-1725 over Second Salt Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying FAS-1725 over Second Salt Creek in Effingham County, Illinois. It was built in 1976, so it is 49 years old, older 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 2,600 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,491 by 2046. The structure is 48 ft (14.6 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 km).

CarriesFAS-1725
CrossesSecond Salt Creek
Location0.5 N Teutopolis
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates39.14675, -88.48593
Functional classUrban Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJanuary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating48.9 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length48 ft (14.6 m)
Longest span47 ft (14.3 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.8 m)
Roadway width29 ft (8.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,600 (2023)
Projected traffic2,491 by 2046
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.8 mi (11 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty 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 FAS-1725 over Second Salt Creek built?

It was built in 1976, making it 49 years old in 2025.

What condition is FAS-1725 over Second 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 FAS-1725 over Second Salt Creek carry?

About 2,600 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is FAS-1725 over Second Salt Creek?

The structure is 48 ft (14.6 m) long with a longest span of 47 ft (14.3 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns FAS-1725 over Second Salt Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.