US Bridges

Palatine RD over Salt Creek

FairPosted for load

Cook County, Illinois · 0.01 W Winston DR · Structure no. 016265300000000

Built
1959
66 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2025
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
22 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
14,500
2023 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 1959, so it is 66 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 14,500 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 15,857 by 2046. The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long and 134 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesPalatine RD
CrossesSalt Creek
Location0.01 W Winston DR
CountyCook County
StateIllinois
Coordinates42.11017, -88.01691
Functional classUrban Other Principal 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 inspectionFebruary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating21.4 US tons
Inventory rating12.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length22 ft (6.7 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width134 ft (40.8 m)
Roadway width114 ft (34.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic14,500 (2023)
Projected traffic15,857 by 2046
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure8
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed—
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$318,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Palatine RD over Salt Creek built?

It was built in 1959, making it 66 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 February 2025.

How much traffic does Palatine RD over Salt Creek carry?

About 14,500 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Palatine RD over Salt Creek?

The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 134 ft wide.

Who owns Palatine RD over Salt Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.