US Bridges

Twp RD 73 over N.F. Saline River

Good

Gallatin County, Illinois · 1 MI W of Ill RTE 1 · Structure no. 030308300000000

Built
1985
40 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2022
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
179 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
50
2023 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

Twp RD 73 over N.F. Saline River is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Twp RD 73 over N.F. Saline River in Gallatin County, Illinois. It was built in 1985, so it is 40 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 50 vehicles a day, roughly 20% of them trucks, projected to reach 25 by 2046. The structure is 179 ft (54.7 m) long and 25 ft wide.

CarriesTwp RD 73
CrossesN.F. Saline River
Location1 MI W of Ill RTE 1
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates37.81465, -88.29877
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Last inspectionNovember 2022
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
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 spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length179 ft (54.7 m)
Longest span70 ft (21.4 m)
Deck width25 ft (7.5 m)
Roadway width25 ft (7.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic50 (2023)
Projected traffic25 by 2046
Trucks20%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed—
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerTown or Township Highway Agency
Maintained byTown or Township 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 Twp RD 73 over N.F. Saline River built?

It was built in 1985, making it 40 years old in 2025.

What condition is Twp RD 73 over N.F. Saline River 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 November 2022.

How much traffic does Twp RD 73 over N.F. Saline River carry?

About 50 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 20% are trucks.

How long is Twp RD 73 over N.F. Saline River?

The structure is 179 ft (54.7 m) long with a longest span of 70 ft (21.4 m) and a deck 25 ft wide.

Who owns Twp RD 73 over N.F. Saline River?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.