Devon Ave over Salt Creek
PoorCook County, Illinois · 0.3 M E Arl Hts P5 · Structure no. 016306300000000
- Built
- 1932
- 93 years old, rebuilt 1974
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected November 2023
- Type
- Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 81 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 17,000
- 2022 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Devon Ave over Salt Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Devon Ave over Salt Creek in Cook County, Illinois. It was built in 1932 and reconstructed in 1974, so it is 93 years old, older than the Illinois average of 45.3 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
It carries about 17,000 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 24,644 by 2046. The structure is 81 ft (24.7 m) long and 68 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
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Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Devon Ave over Salt Creek built?
It was built in 1932, making it 93 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1974.
What condition is Devon Ave over Salt Creek in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in November 2023.
How much traffic does Devon Ave over Salt Creek carry?
About 17,000 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.
How long is Devon Ave over Salt Creek?
The structure is 81 ft (24.7 m) long with a longest span of 39 ft (11.9 m) and a deck 68 ft wide.
Who owns Devon Ave over Salt Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.