US Bridges

Ch 21 over Trib of Salt CR

Good

McLean County, Illinois · 3.0 MI N Leroy · Structure no. 057443000000000

Built
2005
20 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
27 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
1,200
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Ch 21 over Trib of Salt CR is a concrete culvert carrying Ch 21 over Trib of Salt CR in McLean County, Illinois. It was built in 2005, so it is 20 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 1,200 vehicles a day, roughly 22% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,465 by 2046. The structure is 27 ft (8.1 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesCh 21
CrossesTrib of Salt CR
Location3.0 MI N Leroy
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates40.39692, -88.76448
Functional classRural Major 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
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 + Mod
Structure length27 ft (8.1 m)
Longest span13 ft (4 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,200 (2024)
Projected traffic1,465 by 2046
Trucks22%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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 21 over Trib of Salt CR built?

It was built in 2005, making it 20 years old in 2025.

What condition is Ch 21 over Trib of Salt CR 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 21 over Trib of Salt CR carry?

About 1,200 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 22% are trucks.

How long is Ch 21 over Trib of Salt CR?

The structure is 27 ft (8.1 m) long with a longest span of 13 ft (4 m).

Who owns Ch 21 over Trib of Salt CR?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.