US Bridges

Arlington Heights over Salt Creek

Fair

Cook County, Illinois · 1.6 M S Ill 72 P5 · Structure no. 016301400000000

Built
1971
54 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
62 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
20,300
2018 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Arlington Heights over Salt Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Arlington Heights over Salt Creek in Cook County, Illinois. It was built in 1971, so it is 54 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 5 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 20,300 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 20,503 by 2046. The structure is 62 ft (18.9 m) long and 74 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesArlington Heights
CrossesSalt Creek
Location1.6 M S Ill 72 P5
CountyCook County
StateIllinois
Coordinates42.01222, -88.00104
Functional classUrban Minor 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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJuly 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating60.4 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length62 ft (18.9 m)
Longest span57 ft (17.5 m)
Deck width74 ft (22.6 m)
Roadway width56 ft (17.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic20,300 (2018)
Projected traffic20,503 by 2046
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Arlington Heights over Salt Creek built?

It was built in 1971, making it 54 years old in 2025.

What condition is Arlington Heights 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 July 2023.

How much traffic does Arlington Heights over Salt Creek carry?

About 20,300 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Arlington Heights over Salt Creek?

The structure is 62 ft (18.9 m) long with a longest span of 57 ft (17.5 m) and a deck 74 ft wide.

Who owns Arlington Heights over Salt Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.