FAS 489 Ch 21 over N Fork Salt Creek
FairMcLean County, Illinois · 2.0 MI N Leroy · Structure no. 057440200000000
- Built
- 1933
- 92 years old, rebuilt 1972
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected February 2024
- Type
- Slab
- Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 44 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 1,200
- 2024 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
FAS 489 Ch 21 over N Fork Salt Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying FAS 489 Ch 21 over N Fork Salt Creek in McLean County, Illinois. It was built in 1933 and reconstructed in 1972, so it is 92 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 1,200 vehicles a day, roughly 22% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,465 by 2046. The structure is 44 ft (13.4 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 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 | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| 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 FAS 489 Ch 21 over N Fork Salt Creek built?
It was built in 1933, making it 92 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1972.
What condition is FAS 489 Ch 21 over N Fork 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 February 2024.
How much traffic does FAS 489 Ch 21 over N Fork Salt Creek carry?
About 1,200 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 22% are trucks.
How long is FAS 489 Ch 21 over N Fork Salt Creek?
The structure is 44 ft (13.4 m) long with a longest span of 21 ft (6.4 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.
Who owns FAS 489 Ch 21 over N Fork Salt Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.