US Bridges

TR 462 over N Fork Salt Creek

Good

McLean County, Illinois · 3.0 MI NE Leroy · Structure no. 057443100000000

Built
2021
4 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
85 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
150
2024 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

TR 462 over N Fork Salt Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying TR 462 over N Fork Salt Creek in McLean County, Illinois. It was built in 2021, so it is 4 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 150 vehicles a day, roughly 33% of them trucks, projected to reach 152 by 2046. The structure is 85 ft (25.9 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.7 mi (14 km).

CarriesTR 462
CrossesN Fork Salt Creek
Location3.0 MI NE Leroy
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates40.37218, -88.71671
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating50.7 US tons
Inventory rating39.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length85 ft (25.9 m)
Longest span32 ft (9.8 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.5 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic150 (2024)
Projected traffic152 by 2046
Trucks33%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.7 mi (14 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerTown or Township Highway Agency
Maintained byTown or Township 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 TR 462 over N Fork Salt Creek built?

It was built in 2021, making it 4 years old in 2025.

What condition is TR 462 over N 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 August 2023.

How much traffic does TR 462 over N Fork Salt Creek carry?

About 150 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 33% are trucks.

How long is TR 462 over N Fork Salt Creek?

The structure is 85 ft (25.9 m) long with a longest span of 32 ft (9.8 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns TR 462 over N Fork Salt Creek?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.