Brookfield Avenue over Salt Creek
GoodCook County, Illinois · 0.01 M N Br RR · Structure no. 016666600000000
- Built
- 2023
- 2 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected December 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Prestressed Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 109 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 800
- 2022 count
- Owner
- City
- City or Municipal Highway Agency
About this bridge
Brookfield Avenue over Salt Creek is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Brookfield Avenue over Salt Creek in Cook County, Illinois. It was built in 2023, so it is 2 years old, younger 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
It carries about 800 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,900 by 2040. The structure is 109 ft (33.3 m) long and 45 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 | 9 Excellent | No problems noted. |
| Superstructure | 9 Excellent | No problems noted. |
| Substructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Brookfield Avenue over Salt Creek built?
It was built in 2023, making it 2 years old in 2025.
What condition is Brookfield Avenue 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 December 2023.
How much traffic does Brookfield Avenue over Salt Creek carry?
About 800 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.
How long is Brookfield Avenue over Salt Creek?
The structure is 109 ft (33.3 m) long with a longest span of 105 ft (31.9 m) and a deck 45 ft wide.
Who owns Brookfield Avenue over Salt Creek?
It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.