I-290 over Salt Creek
FairCook County, Illinois · 1.2 M S Il 72 · Structure no. 016098100000000
- Built
- 1970
- 55 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected April 2024
- Type
- Culvert
- Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 36 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 142,800
- 2024 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
I-290 over Salt Creek is a concrete continuous culvert carrying I-290 over Salt Creek in Cook County, Illinois. It was built in 1970, so it is 55 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 142,800 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 158,065 by 2046. The structure is 36 ft (11 m) long.
Location
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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 |
|---|---|---|
| Channel and channel protection | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Culvert | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was I-290 over Salt Creek built?
It was built in 1970, making it 55 years old in 2025.
What condition is I-290 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 I-290 over Salt Creek carry?
About 142,800 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.
How long is I-290 over Salt Creek?
The structure is 36 ft (11 m) long with a longest span of 14 ft (4.3 m).
Who owns I-290 over Salt Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.