Washington Ave over Salt Creek
FairCook County, Illinois · 1.5 M E US 45 · Structure no. 016087300000000
- Built
- 1936
- 89 years old, rebuilt 1984
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected April 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 120 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 4,450
- 2022 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Washington Ave over Salt Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Washington Ave over Salt Creek in Cook County, Illinois. It was built in 1936 and reconstructed in 1984, so it is 89 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 4,450 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,646 by 2046. The structure is 120 ft (36.6 m) long and 38 ft wide.
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Washington Ave over Salt Creek built?
It was built in 1936, making it 89 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1984.
What condition is Washington Ave 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 2024.
How much traffic does Washington Ave over Salt Creek carry?
About 4,450 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.
How long is Washington Ave over Salt Creek?
The structure is 120 ft (36.6 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.2 m) and a deck 38 ft wide.
Who owns Washington Ave over Salt Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.