TR 542 over Br Salt Creek
GoodMcLean County, Illinois · 5.5 MI SW Bellflower · Structure no. 057571800000000
- Built
- 1965
- 60 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected September 2023
- Type
- Slab
- Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 71 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 50
- 2024 count
- Owner
- Town / Township
- Town or Township Highway Agency
About this bridge
TR 542 over Br Salt Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying TR 542 over Br Salt Creek in McLean County, Illinois. It was built in 1965, so it is 60 years old, older 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 50 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 51 by 2046. The structure is 71 ft (21.6 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| 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 TR 542 over Br Salt Creek built?
It was built in 1965, making it 60 years old in 2025.
What condition is TR 542 over Br 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 September 2023.
How much traffic does TR 542 over Br Salt Creek carry?
About 50 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.
How long is TR 542 over Br Salt Creek?
The structure is 71 ft (21.6 m) long with a longest span of 26 ft (7.9 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.
Who owns TR 542 over Br Salt Creek?
It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.