US Bridges

Il 72 (higgins RD over Salt Creek

Fair

Cook County, Illinois · 1 M E I-290 IL53 · Structure no. 016050400000000

Built
1900
125 years old, rebuilt 2008
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
44 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
26,600
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Il 72 (higgins RD over Salt Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Il 72 (higgins RD over Salt Creek in Cook County, Illinois. It was built in 1900 and reconstructed in 2008, so it is 125 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 26,600 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 26,664 by 2046. The structure is 44 ft (13.4 m) long and 74 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesIl 72 (higgins RD
CrossesSalt Creek
Location1 M E I-290 IL53
RouteState Highway 72
CountyCook County
StateIllinois
Coordinates42.03147, -88.01146
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

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 inspectionApril 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourCountermeasures installed to correct a previously existing problem
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 alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating71.4 US tons
Inventory rating42.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length44 ft (13.4 m)
Longest span22 ft (6.7 m)
Deck width74 ft (22.6 m)
Roadway width57 ft (17.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic26,600 (2023)
Projected traffic26,664 by 2046
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed—
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 proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$351,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Il 72 (higgins RD over Salt Creek built?

It was built in 1900, making it 125 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2008.

What condition is Il 72 (higgins RD over Salt Creek 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 April 2023.

How much traffic does Il 72 (higgins RD over Salt Creek carry?

About 26,600 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is Il 72 (higgins RD over Salt Creek?

The structure is 44 ft (13.4 m) long with a longest span of 22 ft (6.7 m) and a deck 74 ft wide.

Who owns Il 72 (higgins RD over Salt Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.