Wolf Road over Salt Creek
GoodCook County, Illinois · .4 M N US-34 · Structure no. 016267500000000
- Built
- 1998
- 27 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected April 2022
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel Continuous
- Length
- 143 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 16,000
- 2022 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Wolf Road over Salt Creek is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Wolf Road over Salt Creek in Cook County, Illinois. It was built in 1998, so it is 27 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 16,000 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 19,190 by 2046. The structure is 143 ft (43.5 m) long and 48 ft wide. 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Wolf Road over Salt Creek built?
It was built in 1998, making it 27 years old in 2025.
What condition is Wolf Road 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 April 2022.
How much traffic does Wolf Road over Salt Creek carry?
About 16,000 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.
How long is Wolf Road over Salt Creek?
The structure is 143 ft (43.5 m) long with a longest span of 56 ft (17 m) and a deck 48 ft wide.
Who owns Wolf Road over Salt Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.