US Bridges

Central RD over W Br Salt Creek

Poor

Cook County, Illinois · 0.15 E Ill 53 P5 18 · Structure no. 016606100000000

Built
1960
65 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected October 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
28 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
2,350
2022 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Central RD over W Br Salt Creek is a concrete slab carrying Central RD over W Br Salt Creek in Cook County, Illinois. It was built in 1960, so it is 65 years old, older 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 4 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 2,350 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,737 by 2046. The structure is 28 ft (8.5 m) long and 46 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesCentral RD
CrossesW Br Salt Creek
Location0.15 E Ill 53 P5 18
CountyCook County
StateIllinois
Coordinates42.06673, -88.02439
Functional classUrban Collector

Condition and inspection

Poor

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.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
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 geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating55.7 US tons
Inventory rating33.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadH 20
Structure length28 ft (8.5 m)
Longest span27 ft (8.2 m)
Deck width46 ft (14.1 m)
Roadway width34 ft (10.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,350 (2022)
Projected traffic3,737 by 2046
Trucks7%
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

OwnerCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Maintained byCity or Municipal 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 Central RD over W Br Salt Creek built?

It was built in 1960, making it 65 years old in 2025.

What condition is Central RD over W Br Salt Creek 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 October 2023.

How much traffic does Central RD over W Br Salt Creek carry?

About 2,350 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is Central RD over W Br Salt Creek?

The structure is 28 ft (8.5 m) long with a longest span of 27 ft (8.2 m) and a deck 46 ft wide.

Who owns Central RD over W Br Salt Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.