US Bridges

Quentin Rdpalatne over Salt Creek

Good

Cook County, Illinois · 1.8 Mi.S Dundee Rd. · Structure no. 016322300000000

Built
1985
40 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
51 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
12,000
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Quentin Rdpalatne over Salt Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Quentin Rdpalatne over Salt Creek 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 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 12,000 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 12,524 by 2046. The structure is 51 ft (15.6 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesQuentin Rdpalatne
CrossesSalt Creek
Location1.8 Mi.S Dundee Rd.
Coordinates42.11038, -88.06291
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating59.6 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length51 ft (15.6 m)
Longest span16 ft (4.8 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic12,000 (2022)
Projected traffic12,524 by 2046
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 Quentin Rdpalatne over Salt Creek built?

It was built in 1985, making it 40 years old in 2025.

What condition is Quentin Rdpalatne 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 Quentin Rdpalatne over Salt Creek carry?

About 12,000 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Quentin Rdpalatne over Salt Creek?

The structure is 51 ft (15.6 m) long with a longest span of 16 ft (4.8 m).

Who owns Quentin Rdpalatne over Salt Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.