Meadowbrook over Salt Creek
PoorCook County, Illinois · 2 E 53/.5 S 62 P5C · Structure no. 016632200000000
- Built
- 1978
- 47 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected November 2024
- Type
- Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 64 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 1,150
- 2022 count
- Owner
- City
- City or Municipal Highway Agency
About this bridge
Meadowbrook over Salt Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Meadowbrook over Salt Creek in Cook County, Illinois. It was built in 1978, so it is 47 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 2 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. Its operating status is: open, would be posted or closed except for temporary shoring.
It carries about 1,150 vehicles a day, roughly 16% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,200 by 2046. The structure is 64 ft (19.5 m) long and 31 ft wide.
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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.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 2 Critical | Advanced deterioration of primary structural elements. Bridge may be closed until corrective action is taken. |
| Superstructure | 2 Critical | Advanced deterioration of primary structural elements. Bridge may be closed until corrective action is taken. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Meadowbrook over Salt Creek built?
It was built in 1978, making it 47 years old in 2025.
What condition is Meadowbrook over 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 November 2024.
How much traffic does Meadowbrook over Salt Creek carry?
About 1,150 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 16% are trucks.
How long is Meadowbrook over Salt Creek?
The structure is 64 ft (19.5 m) long with a longest span of 61 ft (18.6 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.
Who owns Meadowbrook over Salt Creek?
It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.