US Bridges

FAU1292 (euclid Av over Salt Creek

Fair

Cook County, Illinois · 0.7 M E Ill 53 P18 · Structure no. 016105700000000

Built
1962
63 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
36 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
15,300
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

FAU1292 (euclid Av over Salt Creek is a concrete continuous culvert carrying FAU1292 (euclid Av over Salt Creek in Cook County, Illinois. It was built in 1962, so it is 63 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 15,300 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 22,422 by 2046. The structure is 36 ft (10.9 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesFAU1292 (euclid Av
CrossesSalt Creek
Location0.7 M E Ill 53 P18
CountyCook County
StateIllinois
Coordinates42.08844, -88.01796
Functional classUrban Minor 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
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating48.6 US tons
Inventory rating28.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length36 ft (10.9 m)
Longest span12 ft (3.6 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic15,300 (2022)
Projected traffic22,422 by 2046
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure5
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was FAU1292 (euclid Av over Salt Creek built?

It was built in 1962, making it 63 years old in 2025.

What condition is FAU1292 (euclid Av 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 September 2023.

How much traffic does FAU1292 (euclid Av over Salt Creek carry?

About 15,300 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is FAU1292 (euclid Av over Salt Creek?

The structure is 36 ft (10.9 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.6 m).

Who owns FAU1292 (euclid Av over Salt Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.