US Bridges

TR 536 over Branch Salt Creek

Good

McLean County, Illinois · 4.8 MI NW Bellflower · Structure no. 057572400000000

Built
1930
95 years old, rebuilt 1973
Condition
Good
inspected February 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
24 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
25
2024 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

TR 536 over Branch Salt Creek is a concrete slab carrying TR 536 over Branch Salt Creek in McLean County, Illinois. It was built in 1930 and reconstructed in 1973, so it is 95 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 25 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 25 by 2046. The structure is 24 ft (7.4 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesTR 536
CrossesBranch Salt Creek
Location4.8 MI NW Bellflower
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates40.37656, -88.61246
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionFebruary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating48.9 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 15
Structure length24 ft (7.4 m)
Longest span23 ft (7 m)
Deck width26 ft (7.9 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic25 (2024)
Projected traffic25 by 2046
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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 536 over Branch Salt Creek built?

It was built in 1930, making it 95 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1973.

What condition is TR 536 over Branch 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 February 2024.

How much traffic does TR 536 over Branch Salt Creek carry?

About 25 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is TR 536 over Branch Salt Creek?

The structure is 24 ft (7.4 m) long with a longest span of 23 ft (7 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns TR 536 over Branch Salt Creek?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.