US Bridges

Ch 27 over West Fork Salt Creek

Good

McLean County, Illinois · 3.5 MI Sse Downs · Structure no. 057422500000000

Built
2000
25 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
26 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
125
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Ch 27 over West Fork Salt Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Ch 27 over West Fork Salt Creek in McLean County, Illinois. It was built in 2000, so it is 25 years old, younger than the Illinois average of 45.3 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 125 vehicles a day, roughly 34% of them trucks, projected to reach 126 by 2046. The structure is 26 ft (8 m) long and 36 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesCh 27
CrossesWest Fork Salt Creek
Location3.5 MI Sse Downs
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates40.33607, -88.86202
Functional classRural Minor Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating48.6 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length26 ft (8 m)
Longest span12 ft (3.7 m)
Deck width36 ft (11 m)
Roadway width34 ft (10.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic125 (2024)
Projected traffic126 by 2046
Trucks34%
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

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty 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 Ch 27 over West Fork Salt Creek built?

It was built in 2000, making it 25 years old in 2025.

What condition is Ch 27 over West Fork Salt Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in March 2024.

How much traffic does Ch 27 over West Fork Salt Creek carry?

About 125 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 34% are trucks.

How long is Ch 27 over West Fork Salt Creek?

The structure is 26 ft (8 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.7 m) and a deck 36 ft wide.

Who owns Ch 27 over West Fork Salt Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.