Meacham-Plum Grove over Salt Creek
GoodCook County, Illinois · 0.3 M N Il 62 · Structure no. 016265600000000
- Built
- 1997
- 28 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected September 2022
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 82 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 12,100
- 2022 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Meacham-Plum Grove over Salt Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Meacham-Plum Grove over Salt Creek in Cook County, Illinois. It was built in 1997, so it is 28 years old, younger 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 12,100 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 15,756 by 2046. The structure is 82 ft (25 m) long and 47 ft wide.
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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 |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Substructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Channel and channel protection | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Meacham-Plum Grove over Salt Creek built?
It was built in 1997, making it 28 years old in 2025.
What condition is Meacham-Plum Grove 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 September 2022.
How much traffic does Meacham-Plum Grove over Salt Creek carry?
About 12,100 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.
How long is Meacham-Plum Grove over Salt Creek?
The structure is 82 ft (25 m) long with a longest span of 79 ft (24.2 m) and a deck 47 ft wide.
Who owns Meacham-Plum Grove over Salt Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.