US Bridges

Schaumburg RD over Salt CR

Fair

Cook County, Illinois · 0.5 M W Meacham P22 · Structure no. 016500200000000

Built
1936
89 years old, rebuilt 1978
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
28 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
23,500
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Schaumburg RD over Salt CR is a concrete culvert carrying Schaumburg RD over Salt CR in Cook County, Illinois. It was built in 1936 and reconstructed in 1978, so it is 89 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 6 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 23,500 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 26,260 by 2046. The structure is 28 ft (8.4 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesSchaumburg RD
CrossesSalt CR
Location0.5 M W Meacham P22
Coordinates42.02827, -88.05596
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
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating64.3 US tons
Inventory rating38.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length28 ft (8.4 m)
Longest span10 ft (3.1 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic23,500 (2022)
Projected traffic26,260 by 2046
Trucks2%
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 Schaumburg RD over Salt CR built?

It was built in 1936, making it 89 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1978.

What condition is Schaumburg RD 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 Schaumburg RD over Salt CR carry?

About 23,500 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is Schaumburg RD over Salt CR?

The structure is 28 ft (8.4 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3.1 m).

Who owns Schaumburg RD over Salt CR?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.