US Bridges

TR 218 over Salt Ck Trib

Fair

Logan County, Illinois · 1 N 1.5 MI W Mt Plsk · Structure no. 054511600000000

Built
1955
70 years old, rebuilt 1996
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
28 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
50
2022 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

TR 218 over Salt Ck Trib is a concrete slab carrying TR 218 over Salt Ck Trib in Logan County, Illinois. It was built in 1955 and reconstructed in 1996, so it is 70 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 50 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 53 by 2046. The structure is 28 ft (8.5 m) long and 23 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesTR 218
CrossesSalt Ck Trib
Location1 N 1.5 MI W Mt Plsk
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyLogan County
StateIllinois
Coordinates40.02888, -89.31074
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJanuary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating59.3 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadH 15
Structure length28 ft (8.5 m)
Longest span26 ft (7.9 m)
Deck width23 ft (6.9 m)
Roadway width20 ft (6.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic50 (2022)
Projected traffic53 by 2046
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 218 over Salt Ck Trib built?

It was built in 1955, making it 70 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1996.

What condition is TR 218 over Salt Ck 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 January 2024.

How much traffic does TR 218 over Salt Ck Trib carry?

About 50 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is TR 218 over Salt Ck Trib?

The structure is 28 ft (8.5 m) long with a longest span of 26 ft (7.9 m) and a deck 23 ft wide.

Who owns TR 218 over Salt Ck Trib?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.