Il 62 Algonquin R over Salt Creek
GoodCook County, Illinois · 0.7 M E Il 53 · Structure no. 016058100000000
- Built
- 1900
- 125 years old, rebuilt 2011
- Condition
- Good
- inspected December 2021
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 59 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 25,200
- 2023 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Il 62 Algonquin R over Salt Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Il 62 Algonquin R over Salt Creek in Cook County, Illinois. It was built in 1900 and reconstructed in 2011, 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 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 25,200 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 25,200 by 2046. The structure is 59 ft (17.9 m) long and 88 ft wide.
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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 | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Il 62 Algonquin R over Salt Creek built?
It was built in 1900, making it 125 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2011.
What condition is Il 62 Algonquin R over 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 December 2021.
How much traffic does Il 62 Algonquin R over Salt Creek carry?
About 25,200 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.
How long is Il 62 Algonquin R over Salt Creek?
The structure is 59 ft (17.9 m) long with a longest span of 57 ft (17.3 m) and a deck 88 ft wide.
Who owns Il 62 Algonquin R over Salt Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.