Mt Pulaski-Elkhart over Salt Ck Overflow
FairLogan County, Illinois · 2.5 MI W Mt Pulaski · Structure no. 054390400000000
- Built
- 1934
- 91 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected December 2024
- Type
- Culvert
- Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 25 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 900
- 2022 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Mt Pulaski-Elkhart over Salt Ck Overflow is a concrete continuous culvert carrying Mt Pulaski-Elkhart over Salt Ck Overflow in Logan County, Illinois. It was built in 1934, so it is 91 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 900 vehicles a day, roughly 19% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,260 by 2046. The structure is 25 ft (7.5 m) long. 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Culvert | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Mt Pulaski-Elkhart over Salt Ck Overflow built?
It was built in 1934, making it 91 years old in 2025.
What condition is Mt Pulaski-Elkhart over Salt Ck Overflow 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 Mt Pulaski-Elkhart over Salt Ck Overflow carry?
About 900 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 19% are trucks.
How long is Mt Pulaski-Elkhart over Salt Ck Overflow?
The structure is 25 ft (7.5 m) long with a longest span of 8 ft (2.4 m).
Who owns Mt Pulaski-Elkhart over Salt Ck Overflow?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.