Barker Ave over Salt Creek
GoodCook County, Illinois · 0.4 N 62/.6 E 53 P5 · Structure no. 016605500000000
- Built
- 1970
- 55 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected October 2023
- Type
- Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 44 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 3,550
- 2022 count
- Owner
- City
- City or Municipal Highway Agency
About this bridge
Barker Ave over Salt Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Barker Ave over Salt Creek in Cook County, Illinois. It was built in 1970, so it is 55 years old, older 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 3,550 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,323 by 2046. The structure is 44 ft (13.4 m) long and 46 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Superstructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Barker Ave over Salt Creek built?
It was built in 1970, making it 55 years old in 2025.
What condition is Barker Ave 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 Barker Ave over Salt Creek carry?
About 3,550 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.
How long is Barker Ave over Salt Creek?
The structure is 44 ft (13.4 m) long with a longest span of 42 ft (12.7 m) and a deck 46 ft wide.
Who owns Barker Ave over Salt Creek?
It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.