US Bridges

FAS 1517(US 150) over S Branch Salt Creek

Good

Piatt County, Illinois · 1 MI E Farmer City · Structure no. 074008700000000

Built
2012
13 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
113 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
1,300
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FAS 1517(US 150) over S Branch Salt Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying FAS 1517(US 150) over S Branch Salt Creek in Piatt County, Illinois. It was built in 2012, so it is 13 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 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 1,300 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,515 by 2046. The structure is 113 ft (34.4 m) long and 35 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesFAS 1517(US 150)
CrossesS Branch Salt Creek
Location1 MI E Farmer City
RouteU.S. Route 150
Coordinates40.23638, -88.60654
Functional classRural Major Collector

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.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating81.8 US tons
Inventory rating48.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length113 ft (34.4 m)
Longest span42 ft (12.8 m)
Deck width35 ft (10.7 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,300 (2023)
Projected traffic1,515 by 2046
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState 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 FAS 1517(US 150) over S Branch Salt Creek built?

It was built in 2012, making it 13 years old in 2025.

What condition is FAS 1517(US 150) over S 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 November 2024.

How much traffic does FAS 1517(US 150) over S Branch Salt Creek carry?

About 1,300 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is FAS 1517(US 150) over S Branch Salt Creek?

The structure is 113 ft (34.4 m) long with a longest span of 42 ft (12.8 m) and a deck 35 ft wide.

Who owns FAS 1517(US 150) over S Branch Salt Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.