US Bridges

FAU 8557/BOONE ST over Town Creek

Good

Marion County, Illinois · Salem · Structure no. 061329100000000

Built
2003
22 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2022
Type
Frame
Concrete
Length
44 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
2,700
2022 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

FAU 8557/BOONE ST over Town Creek is a concrete frame carrying FAU 8557/BOONE ST over Town Creek in Marion County, Illinois. It was built in 2003, so it is 22 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 2,700 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,333 by 2046. The structure is 44 ft (13.3 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesFAU 8557/BOONE ST
CrossesTown Creek
LocationSalem
CountyMarion County
StateIllinois
Coordinates38.63482, -88.94924
Functional classUrban Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionAugust 2022
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating48.6 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeFrame
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length44 ft (13.3 m)
Longest span42 ft (12.8 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.1 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,700 (2022)
Projected traffic3,333 by 2046
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Maintained byCity or Municipal 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 FAU 8557/BOONE ST over Town Creek built?

It was built in 2003, making it 22 years old in 2025.

What condition is FAU 8557/BOONE ST over Town 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 2022.

How much traffic does FAU 8557/BOONE ST over Town Creek carry?

About 2,700 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is FAU 8557/BOONE ST over Town Creek?

The structure is 44 ft (13.3 m) long with a longest span of 42 ft (12.8 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns FAU 8557/BOONE ST over Town Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.