17th Ave over Salt Creek
GoodCook County, Illinois · 1.4 M S I-90 · Structure no. 016271900000000
- Built
- 1999
- 26 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected October 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel Continuous
- Length
- 231 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 9,200
- 2023 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
17th Ave over Salt Creek is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying 17th Ave over Salt Creek in Cook County, Illinois. It was built in 1999, so it is 26 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 9,200 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 10,807 by 2046. The structure is 231 ft (70.4 m) long and 59 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 | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| 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 17th Ave over Salt Creek built?
It was built in 1999, making it 26 years old in 2025.
What condition is 17th Ave 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 October 2023.
How much traffic does 17th Ave over Salt Creek carry?
About 9,200 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.
How long is 17th Ave over Salt Creek?
The structure is 231 ft (70.4 m) long with a longest span of 66 ft (20.1 m) and a deck 59 ft wide.
Who owns 17th Ave over Salt Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.