US Bridges

Briarwood Lane over Salt CR

Fair

Cook County, Illinois · 0.5 E Plum Gr P18 · Structure no. 016400000000000

Built
1954
71 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
38 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
400
2022 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

Briarwood Lane over Salt CR is a concrete culvert carrying Briarwood Lane over Salt CR in Cook County, Illinois. It was built in 1954, so it is 71 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 400 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 707 by 2046. The structure is 38 ft (11.6 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesBriarwood Lane
CrossesSalt CR
Location0.5 E Plum Gr P18
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyCook County
StateIllinois
Coordinates42.07116, -88.03477
Functional classUrban Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating44.6 US tons
Inventory rating26.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length38 ft (11.6 m)
Longest span13 ft (4 m)
Deck width27 ft (8.1 m)
Roadway width20 ft (6.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic400 (2022)
Projected traffic707 by 2046
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerTown or Township Highway Agency
Maintained byTown or Township 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 Briarwood Lane over Salt CR built?

It was built in 1954, making it 71 years old in 2025.

What condition is Briarwood Lane over Salt CR 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 June 2024.

How much traffic does Briarwood Lane over Salt CR carry?

About 400 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is Briarwood Lane over Salt CR?

The structure is 38 ft (11.6 m) long with a longest span of 13 ft (4 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.

Who owns Briarwood Lane over Salt CR?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.