FAS 1477 Ch 40 over Salt Creek
FairMcLean County, Illinois · 1.0 MI NE Leroy · Structure no. 057442100000000
- Built
- 1974
- 51 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected February 2024
- Type
- Slab
- Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 120 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 575
- 2024 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
FAS 1477 Ch 40 over Salt Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying FAS 1477 Ch 40 over Salt Creek in McLean County, Illinois. It was built in 1974, so it is 51 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 5 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 575 vehicles a day, roughly 18% of them trucks, projected to reach 606 by 2046. The structure is 120 ft (36.6 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 | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was FAS 1477 Ch 40 over Salt Creek built?
It was built in 1974, making it 51 years old in 2025.
What condition is FAS 1477 Ch 40 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 February 2024.
How much traffic does FAS 1477 Ch 40 over Salt Creek carry?
About 575 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 18% are trucks.
How long is FAS 1477 Ch 40 over Salt Creek?
The structure is 120 ft (36.6 m) long with a longest span of 46 ft (14 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.
Who owns FAS 1477 Ch 40 over Salt Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.