FAS 1571 over Salt Creek
PoorMenard County, Illinois · 5.0 MI NE Greenview · Structure no. 065307300000000
- Built
- 1978
- 47 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected September 2023
- Type
- Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 571 ft
- 7 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 100
- 2020 count
- Owner
- Town / Township
- Town or Township Highway Agency
About this bridge
FAS 1571 over Salt Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying FAS 1571 over Salt Creek in Menard County, Illinois. It was built in 1978, so it is 47 years old, older than the Illinois average of 45.3 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
It carries about 100 vehicles a day, roughly 13% of them trucks, projected to reach 101 by 2046. The structure is 571 ft (174 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| 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 FAS 1571 over Salt Creek built?
It was built in 1978, making it 47 years old in 2025.
What condition is FAS 1571 over Salt Creek in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in September 2023.
How much traffic does FAS 1571 over Salt Creek carry?
About 100 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 13% are trucks.
How long is FAS 1571 over Salt Creek?
The structure is 571 ft (174 m) long with a longest span of 80 ft (24.4 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.
Who owns FAS 1571 over Salt Creek?
It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.