US Bridges

TR 519 over Salt Creek

Fair

McLean County, Illinois · 2.5 MI W Bellflower · Structure no. 057330900000000

Built
1967
58 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
99 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
75
2024 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

TR 519 over Salt Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying TR 519 over Salt Creek in McLean County, Illinois. It was built in 1967, so it is 58 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 75 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 76 by 2046. The structure is 99 ft (30.2 m) long and 18 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesTR 519
CrossesSalt Creek
Location2.5 MI W Bellflower
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates40.33982, -88.56875
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.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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 geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating47.8 US tons
Inventory rating28.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 15
Structure length99 ft (30.2 m)
Longest span36 ft (11 m)
Deck width18 ft (5.5 m)
Roadway width15 ft (4.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic75 (2024)
Projected traffic76 by 2046
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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 519 over Salt Creek built?

It was built in 1967, making it 58 years old in 2025.

What condition is TR 519 over 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 TR 519 over Salt Creek carry?

About 75 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is TR 519 over Salt Creek?

The structure is 99 ft (30.2 m) long with a longest span of 36 ft (11 m) and a deck 18 ft wide.

Who owns TR 519 over Salt Creek?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.