TR 475 over Branch Salt Creek
GoodMcLean County, Illinois · 3.2 MI NW Bellflower · Structure no. 057572500000000
- Built
- 1977
- 48 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected February 2022
- Type
- Slab
- Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 80 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 75
- 2024 count
- Owner
- Town / Township
- Town or Township Highway Agency
About this bridge
TR 475 over Branch Salt Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying TR 475 over Branch Salt Creek in McLean County, Illinois. It was built in 1977, so it is 48 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 75 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 76 by 2046. The structure is 80 ft (24.4 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 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 | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was TR 475 over Branch Salt Creek built?
It was built in 1977, making it 48 years old in 2025.
What condition is TR 475 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 2022.
How much traffic does TR 475 over Branch Salt Creek carry?
About 75 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.
How long is TR 475 over Branch Salt Creek?
The structure is 80 ft (24.4 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.1 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.
Who owns TR 475 over Branch Salt Creek?
It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.