Lois DR over Salt Creek
FairCook County, Illinois · 2 E 53/ .25 N 58 P5C · Structure no. 016632300000000
- Built
- 1982
- 43 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected November 2024
- Type
- Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 64 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 950
- 2022 count
- Owner
- City
- City or Municipal Highway Agency
About this bridge
Lois DR over Salt Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Lois DR over Salt Creek in Cook County, Illinois. It was built in 1982, so it is 43 years old, younger 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 950 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,717 by 2046. The structure is 64 ft (19.4 m) long and 40 ft wide.
Location
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| 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 Lois DR over Salt Creek built?
It was built in 1982, making it 43 years old in 2025.
What condition is Lois DR over Salt Creek 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 November 2024.
How much traffic does Lois DR over Salt Creek carry?
About 950 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.
How long is Lois DR over Salt Creek?
The structure is 64 ft (19.4 m) long with a longest span of 61 ft (18.6 m) and a deck 40 ft wide.
Who owns Lois DR over Salt Creek?
It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.