US Bridges

TR 54 over Salt Fork

Fair

Vermilion County, Illinois · 2 MI NW Fairmount · Structure no. 092306100000000

Built
1965
60 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
112 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
375
2023 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

TR 54 over Salt Fork is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying TR 54 over Salt Fork in Vermilion County, Illinois. It was built in 1965, so it is 60 years old, older than the Illinois average of 45.3 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 375 vehicles a day, roughly 20% of them trucks, projected to reach 328 by 2046. The structure is 112 ft (34.1 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 km).

Location

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CarriesTR 54
CrossesSalt Fork
Location2 MI NW Fairmount
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyVermilion County
StateIllinois
Coordinates40.06534, -87.8633
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMarch 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to 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 alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating46.7 US tons
Inventory rating28.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 15
Structure length112 ft (34.1 m)
Longest span110 ft (33.5 m)
Deck width27 ft (8.1 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic375 (2023)
Projected traffic328 by 2046
Trucks20%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.1 mi (13 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerTown or Township Highway Agency
Maintained byTown or Township 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 TR 54 over Salt Fork built?

It was built in 1965, making it 60 years old in 2025.

What condition is TR 54 over Salt Fork in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in March 2023.

How much traffic does TR 54 over Salt Fork carry?

About 375 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 20% are trucks.

How long is TR 54 over Salt Fork?

The structure is 112 ft (34.1 m) long with a longest span of 110 ft (33.5 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.

Who owns TR 54 over Salt Fork?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.