US Bridges

Helen RD over W Br Salt Creek

Good

Cook County, Illinois · .68M W of Hicks RD · Structure no. 016772000000000

Built
2001
24 years old
Condition
Good
inspected December 2020
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
29 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,200
2022 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Helen RD over W Br Salt Creek is a concrete slab carrying Helen RD over W Br Salt Creek in Cook County, Illinois. It was built in 2001, so it is 24 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 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 1,200 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,212 by 2046. The structure is 29 ft (8.7 m) long and 42 ft wide.

CarriesHelen RD
CrossesW Br Salt Creek
Location.68M W of Hicks RD
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates42.10454, -88.04659
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionDecember 2020
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating78.3 US tons
Inventory rating46.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length29 ft (8.7 m)
Longest span27 ft (8.2 m)
Deck width42 ft (12.9 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,200 (2022)
Projected traffic1,212 by 2046
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed—
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 Helen RD over W Br Salt Creek built?

It was built in 2001, making it 24 years old in 2025.

What condition is Helen RD over W Br 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 2020.

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

About 1,200 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Helen RD over W Br Salt Creek?

The structure is 29 ft (8.7 m) long with a longest span of 27 ft (8.2 m) and a deck 42 ft wide.

Who owns Helen RD over W Br Salt Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.