US 45 over Mid Fork Saline Riv.
GoodSaline County, Illinois · North of Harrisburg · Structure no. 083004800000000
- Built
- 1982
- 43 years old, rebuilt 2004
- Condition
- Good
- inspected July 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Prestressed Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 256 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 10,200
- 2023 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
US 45 over Mid Fork Saline Riv. is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 45 over Mid Fork Saline Riv. in Saline County, Illinois. It was built in 1982 and reconstructed in 2004, so it is 43 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 10,200 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,151 by 2046. The structure is 256 ft (78.1 m) long and 42 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 13 mi (21 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 | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Channel and channel protection | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was US 45 over Mid Fork Saline Riv. built?
It was built in 1982, making it 43 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2004.
What condition is US 45 over Mid Fork Saline Riv. 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 July 2024.
How much traffic does US 45 over Mid Fork Saline Riv. carry?
About 10,200 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.
How long is US 45 over Mid Fork Saline Riv.?
The structure is 256 ft (78.1 m) long with a longest span of 90 ft (27.4 m) and a deck 42 ft wide.
Who owns US 45 over Mid Fork Saline Riv.?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.