FAU-2585 Meacham R over West Branch of Salt Cree
PoorCook County, Illinois · 0.8 MI S. Schaumburg Rd. · Structure no. 016321700000000
- Built
- 1985
- 40 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected August 2023
- Type
- Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 42 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 15,900
- 2022 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
FAU-2585 Meacham R over West Branch of Salt Cree is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying FAU-2585 Meacham R over West Branch of Salt Cree in Cook County, Illinois. It was built in 1985, so it is 40 years old, younger 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 2 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 15,900 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 20,301 by 2046. The structure is 42 ft (12.9 m) long and 80 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 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 | 2 Critical | Advanced deterioration of primary structural elements. Bridge may be closed until corrective action is taken. |
| Superstructure | 2 Critical | Advanced deterioration of primary structural elements. Bridge may be closed until corrective action is taken. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was FAU-2585 Meacham R over West Branch of Salt Cree built?
It was built in 1985, making it 40 years old in 2025.
What condition is FAU-2585 Meacham R over West Branch of Salt Cree 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 August 2023.
How much traffic does FAU-2585 Meacham R over West Branch of Salt Cree carry?
About 15,900 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.
How long is FAU-2585 Meacham R over West Branch of Salt Cree?
The structure is 42 ft (12.9 m) long with a longest span of 39 ft (11.8 m) and a deck 80 ft wide.
Who owns FAU-2585 Meacham R over West Branch of Salt Cree?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.