Kirchoff RD over Salt Creek
PoorCook County, Illinois · 0.4M SE Il 53 · Structure no. 016792500000000
- Built
- 1996
- 29 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected September 2023
- Type
- Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 40 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 10,400
- 2022 count
- Owner
- City
- City or Municipal Highway Agency
About this bridge
Kirchoff RD over Salt Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Kirchoff RD over Salt Creek in Cook County, Illinois. It was built in 1996, so it is 29 years old, younger 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 4 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.
It carries about 10,400 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 11,312 by 2046. The structure is 40 ft (12.3 m) long and 92 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).
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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 | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Kirchoff RD over Salt Creek built?
It was built in 1996, making it 29 years old in 2025.
What condition is Kirchoff RD 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 September 2023.
How much traffic does Kirchoff RD over Salt Creek carry?
About 10,400 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.
How long is Kirchoff RD over Salt Creek?
The structure is 40 ft (12.3 m) long with a longest span of 37 ft (11.4 m) and a deck 92 ft wide.
Who owns Kirchoff RD over Salt Creek?
It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.