US Bridges

I-90 WB over Salt Creek

Good

Cook County, Illinois · 1 MI E. Ill RTE 53 · Structure no. 016960300000000

Built
2015
10 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
93 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
72,400
2023 count
Owner
Toll Authority
State Toll Authority

About this bridge

I-90 WB over Salt Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I-90 WB over Salt Creek in Cook County, Illinois. It was built in 2015, so it is 10 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 72,400 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 58,530 by 2046. The structure is 93 ft (28.2 m) long and 94 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesI-90 WB
CrossesSalt Creek
Location1 MI E. Ill RTE 53
RouteInterstate 90
CountyCook County
StateIllinois
Coordinates42.05312, -88.011
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Interstate

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionMay 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating73.5 US tons
Inventory rating54.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length93 ft (28.2 m)
Longest span89 ft (27.1 m)
Deck width94 ft (28.7 m)
Roadway width91 ft (27.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic72,400 (2023)
Projected traffic58,530 by 2046
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure3
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a toll road
National Highway SystemYes
Strategic Highway NetworkInterstate STRAHNET route

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Toll Authority
Maintained byState Toll Authority
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 I-90 WB over Salt Creek built?

It was built in 2015, making it 10 years old in 2025.

What condition is I-90 WB 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 May 2023.

How much traffic does I-90 WB over Salt Creek carry?

About 72,400 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is I-90 WB over Salt Creek?

The structure is 93 ft (28.2 m) long with a longest span of 89 ft (27.1 m) and a deck 94 ft wide.

Who owns I-90 WB over Salt Creek?

It is owned by the State Toll Authority.