TR 161 over Salt Creek Trib.
FairLogan County, Illinois · 1 S 4 MI Emiddletown · Structure no. 054440500000000
- Built
- 1980
- 45 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected December 2024
- Type
- Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 76 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 100
- 2022 count
- Owner
- Town / Township
- Town or Township Highway Agency
About this bridge
TR 161 over Salt Creek Trib. is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying TR 161 over Salt Creek Trib. in Logan County, Illinois. It was built in 1980, so it is 45 years old, younger 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 100 vehicles a day, roughly 21% of them trucks, projected to reach 105 by 2046. The structure is 76 ft (23.2 m) long and 24 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 | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 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 TR 161 over Salt Creek Trib. built?
It was built in 1980, making it 45 years old in 2025.
What condition is TR 161 over Salt Creek Trib. 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 TR 161 over Salt Creek Trib. carry?
About 100 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 21% are trucks.
How long is TR 161 over Salt Creek Trib.?
The structure is 76 ft (23.2 m) long with a longest span of 73 ft (22.4 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.
Who owns TR 161 over Salt Creek Trib.?
It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.