US Bridges

Kenilworth Ave over Salt CR E Br

Good

Cook County, Illinois · 0.2 M S Paltn RD P18 · Structure no. 016771800000000

Built
1968
57 years old
Condition
Good
inspected February 2023
Type
Frame
Concrete
Length
25 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
175
2022 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Kenilworth Ave over Salt CR E Br is a concrete frame carrying Kenilworth Ave over Salt CR E Br in Cook County, Illinois. It was built in 1968, so it is 57 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 175 vehicles a day, projected to reach 177 by 2046. The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long and 60 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesKenilworth Ave
CrossesSalt CR E Br
Location0.2 M S Paltn RD P18
RouteCity Street 0
CountyCook County
StateIllinois
Coordinates42.1071, -88.01221
Functional classUrban Local

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionFebruary 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating47.5 US tons
Inventory rating28.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeFrame
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length25 ft (7.6 m)
Longest span23 ft (7 m)
Deck width60 ft (18.3 m)
Roadway width27 ft (8.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic175 (2022)
Projected traffic177 by 2046
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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 Kenilworth Ave over Salt CR E Br built?

It was built in 1968, making it 57 years old in 2025.

What condition is Kenilworth Ave over Salt CR E Br 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 February 2023.

How much traffic does Kenilworth Ave over Salt CR E Br carry?

About 175 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is Kenilworth Ave over Salt CR E Br?

The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long with a longest span of 23 ft (7 m) and a deck 60 ft wide.

Who owns Kenilworth Ave over Salt CR E Br?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.