US Bridges

US 45-FAP 332 over Middle Fork Saline R

Good

Saline County, Illinois · N of Harrisburg · Structure no. 083006200000000

Built
2004
21 years old
Condition
Good
inspected July 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
256 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
10,200
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 45-FAP 332 over Middle Fork Saline R is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 45-FAP 332 over Middle Fork Saline R in Saline County, Illinois. It was built in 2004, so it is 21 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 39 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 13 mi (21 km).

CarriesUS 45-FAP 332
CrossesMiddle Fork Saline R
LocationN of Harrisburg
RouteU.S. Route 45
Coordinates37.75221, -88.51473
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

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 protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating87.2 US tons
Inventory rating52.5 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length256 ft (78.1 m)
Longest span90 ft (27.4 m)
Deck width39 ft (11.9 m)
Roadway width36 ft (11 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic10,200 (2023)
Projected traffic5,151 by 2046
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed13 mi (21 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

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 US 45-FAP 332 over Middle Fork Saline R built?

It was built in 2004, making it 21 years old in 2025.

What condition is US 45-FAP 332 over Middle Fork Saline R 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-FAP 332 over Middle Fork Saline R carry?

About 10,200 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is US 45-FAP 332 over Middle Fork Saline R?

The structure is 256 ft (78.1 m) long with a longest span of 90 ft (27.4 m) and a deck 39 ft wide.

Who owns US 45-FAP 332 over Middle Fork Saline R?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.