Bl 55/ Old 66 NB over Salt Creek
GoodLogan County, Illinois · 1.9 S Il 10 Lincoln · Structure no. 054051200000000
- Built
- 2014
- 11 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected June 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel Continuous
- Length
- 587 ft
- 5 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 4,650
- 2023 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Bl 55/ Old 66 NB over Salt Creek is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Bl 55/ Old 66 NB over Salt Creek in Logan County, Illinois. It was built in 2014, so it is 11 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 4,650 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,145 by 2046. The structure is 587 ft (178.9 m) long and 89 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 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 | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Substructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Channel and channel protection | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Bl 55/ Old 66 NB over Salt Creek built?
It was built in 2014, making it 11 years old in 2025.
What condition is Bl 55/ Old 66 NB 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 June 2024.
How much traffic does Bl 55/ Old 66 NB over Salt Creek carry?
About 4,650 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.
How long is Bl 55/ Old 66 NB over Salt Creek?
The structure is 587 ft (178.9 m) long with a longest span of 120 ft (36.6 m) and a deck 89 ft wide.
Who owns Bl 55/ Old 66 NB over Salt Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.