Hicks RD over Salt Creek
GoodCook County, Illinois · 1.1 M S Il 68 · Structure no. 016200800000000
- Built
- 1900
- 125 years old, rebuilt 1974
- Condition
- Good
- inspected May 2024
- Type
- Culvert
- Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 40 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 15,400
- 2023 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Hicks RD over Salt Creek is a concrete continuous culvert carrying Hicks RD over Salt Creek in Cook County, Illinois. It was built in 1900 and reconstructed in 1974, 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 15,400 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 12,423 by 2046. The structure is 40 ft (12.2 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).
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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 |
|---|---|---|
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Culvert | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
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Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Hicks RD over Salt Creek built?
It was built in 1900, making it 125 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1974.
What condition is Hicks RD 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 May 2024.
How much traffic does Hicks RD over Salt Creek carry?
About 15,400 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.
How long is Hicks RD over Salt Creek?
The structure is 40 ft (12.2 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.7 m).
Who owns Hicks RD over Salt Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.