US Bridges

TR 175 over Salt Creek Tributary

Good

Logan County, Illinois · 5 MI S 2 MI E Linc. · Structure no. 054435100000000

Built
1983
42 years old
Condition
Good
inspected January 2022
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
31 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
100
2022 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

TR 175 over Salt Creek Tributary is a concrete continuous culvert carrying TR 175 over Salt Creek Tributary in Logan County, Illinois. It was built in 1983, so it is 42 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 100 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 105 by 2046. The structure is 31 ft (9.5 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesTR 175
CrossesSalt Creek Tributary
Location5 MI S 2 MI E Linc.
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates40.0664, -89.29165
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
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJanuary 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 adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating48.9 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length31 ft (9.5 m)
Longest span15 ft (4.7 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.3 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic100 (2022)
Projected traffic105 by 2046
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 km)
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 TR 175 over Salt Creek Tributary built?

It was built in 1983, making it 42 years old in 2025.

What condition is TR 175 over Salt Creek Tributary 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 2022.

How much traffic does TR 175 over Salt Creek Tributary carry?

About 100 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is TR 175 over Salt Creek Tributary?

The structure is 31 ft (9.5 m) long with a longest span of 15 ft (4.7 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns TR 175 over Salt Creek Tributary?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.