FAS 494 Ch 21 over N Fork Salt Creek
FairMcLean County, Illinois · 1.5 MI SE Leroy · Structure no. 057442600000000
- Built
- 1982
- 43 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected August 2023
- Type
- Slab
- Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 160 ft
- 4 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 750
- 2024 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
FAS 494 Ch 21 over N Fork Salt Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying FAS 494 Ch 21 over N Fork Salt Creek in McLean County, Illinois. It was built in 1982, so it is 43 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 750 vehicles a day, roughly 16% of them trucks, projected to reach 783 by 2046. The structure is 160 ft (48.8 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 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 | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was FAS 494 Ch 21 over N Fork Salt Creek built?
It was built in 1982, making it 43 years old in 2025.
What condition is FAS 494 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 August 2023.
How much traffic does FAS 494 Ch 21 over N Fork Salt Creek carry?
About 750 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 16% are trucks.
How long is FAS 494 Ch 21 over N Fork Salt Creek?
The structure is 160 ft (48.8 m) long with a longest span of 46 ft (14 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.
Who owns FAS 494 Ch 21 over N Fork Salt Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.