US Bridges

US 150 over Salt Creek (n Fork)

Fair

McLean County, Illinois · 0.8 MI S of Leroy · Structure no. 057024100000000

Built
2004
21 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
120 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
900
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 150 over Salt Creek (n Fork) is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 150 over Salt Creek (n Fork) in McLean County, Illinois. It was built in 2004, so it is 21 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 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 900 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 909 by 2046. The structure is 120 ft (36.6 m) long and 35 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesUS 150
CrossesSalt Creek (n Fork)
Location0.8 MI S of Leroy
RouteU.S. Route 150
Coordinates40.33653, -88.73601
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating74.6 US tons
Inventory rating44.6 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length120 ft (36.6 m)
Longest span49 ft (14.8 m)
Deck width35 ft (10.7 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic900 (2023)
Projected traffic909 by 2046
Trucks4%
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

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState 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 US 150 over Salt Creek (n Fork) built?

It was built in 2004, making it 21 years old in 2025.

What condition is US 150 over Salt Creek (n Fork) 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 150 over Salt Creek (n Fork) carry?

About 900 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is US 150 over Salt Creek (n Fork)?

The structure is 120 ft (36.6 m) long with a longest span of 49 ft (14.8 m) and a deck 35 ft wide.

Who owns US 150 over Salt Creek (n Fork)?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.