US 136 over Branch Salt Creek
FairMcLean County, Illinois · 12.17 M E of US 51 · Structure no. 057018500000000
- Built
- 1976
- 49 years old, rebuilt 2006
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected April 2024
- Type
- Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 216 ft
- 4 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 1,250
- 2023 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
US 136 over Branch Salt Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying US 136 over Branch Salt Creek in McLean County, Illinois. It was built in 1976 and reconstructed in 2006, so it is 49 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 6 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 1,250 vehicles a day, roughly 36% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,414 by 2046. The structure is 216 ft (65.8 m) long and 32 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 | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| 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 US 136 over Branch Salt Creek built?
It was built in 1976, making it 49 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2006.
What condition is US 136 over Branch Salt Creek 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 April 2024.
How much traffic does US 136 over Branch Salt Creek carry?
About 1,250 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 36% are trucks.
How long is US 136 over Branch Salt Creek?
The structure is 216 ft (65.8 m) long with a longest span of 58 ft (17.8 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.
Who owns US 136 over Branch Salt Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.