Palatine RD over Salt Creek
FairCook County, Illinois · 0.3 M E Quentin RD · Structure no. 016241600000000
- Built
- 1930
- 95 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected March 2023
- Type
- Culvert
- Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 24 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 12,000
- 2022 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Palatine RD over Salt Creek is a concrete continuous culvert carrying Palatine RD over Salt Creek in Cook County, Illinois. It was built in 1930, so it is 95 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 12,000 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 12,524 by 2046. The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long and 88 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).
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 | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Culvert | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Palatine RD over Salt Creek built?
It was built in 1930, making it 95 years old in 2025.
What condition is Palatine RD 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 March 2023.
How much traffic does Palatine RD over Salt Creek carry?
About 12,000 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.
How long is Palatine RD over Salt Creek?
The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long with a longest span of 11 ft (3.4 m) and a deck 88 ft wide.
Who owns Palatine RD over Salt Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.