25th Ave over Salt Creek
PoorPosted for loadCook County, Illinois · 1.8 M S I-290 · Structure no. 016068900000000
- Built
- 1953
- 72 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected June 2024
- Type
- Slab
- Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 103 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 7,450
- 2022 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
25th Ave over Salt Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying 25th Ave over Salt Creek in Cook County, Illinois. It was built in 1953, so it is 72 years old, older than the Illinois average of 45.3 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 3 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.
It carries about 7,450 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 9,242 by 2046. The structure is 103 ft (31.5 m) long and 60 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 3 Serious | Loss of section, deterioration, spalling or scour have seriously affected primary structural components. |
| Superstructure | 3 Serious | Loss of section, deterioration, spalling or scour have seriously affected primary structural components. |
| Substructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was 25th Ave over Salt Creek built?
It was built in 1953, making it 72 years old in 2025.
What condition is 25th Ave over Salt Creek in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in June 2024.
How much traffic does 25th Ave over Salt Creek carry?
About 7,450 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.
How long is 25th Ave over Salt Creek?
The structure is 103 ft (31.5 m) long with a longest span of 39 ft (12 m) and a deck 60 ft wide.
Who owns 25th Ave over Salt Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.