Skelton RD over Deer Ck Branch
FairLogan County, Illinois · 5 SE of Lincoln · Structure no. 054300500000000
- Built
- 1963
- 62 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected January 2024
- Type
- Slab
- Concrete
- Length
- 65 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 75
- 2022 count
- Owner
- Town / Township
- Town or Township Highway Agency
About this bridge
Skelton RD over Deer Ck Branch is a concrete slab carrying Skelton RD over Deer Ck Branch in Logan County, Illinois. It was built in 1963, so it is 62 years old, older 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 5 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 75 vehicles a day, roughly 27% of them trucks, projected to reach 79 by 2046. The structure is 65 ft (19.8 m) long and 29 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 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 | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| 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 Skelton RD over Deer Ck Branch built?
It was built in 1963, making it 62 years old in 2025.
What condition is Skelton RD over Deer Ck Branch 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 January 2024.
How much traffic does Skelton RD over Deer Ck Branch carry?
About 75 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 27% are trucks.
How long is Skelton RD over Deer Ck Branch?
The structure is 65 ft (19.8 m) long with a longest span of 24 ft (7.3 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.
Who owns Skelton RD over Deer Ck Branch?
It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.