Il 38 N Frnt RD over Salt Creek
FairDuPage County, Illinois · 0.5 E of Il 83 · Structure no. 022002800000000
- Built
- 1930
- 95 years old, rebuilt 1986
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected January 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Prestressed Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 159 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 3,900
- 2024 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Il 38 N Frnt RD over Salt Creek is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Il 38 N Frnt RD over Salt Creek in DuPage County, Illinois. It was built in 1930 and reconstructed in 1986, so it is 95 years old, older than the Illinois average of 45.3 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
It carries about 3,900 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,677 by 2046. The structure is 159 ft (48.5 m) long and 40 ft wide.
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Il 38 N Frnt RD over Salt Creek built?
It was built in 1930, making it 95 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1986.
What condition is Il 38 N Frnt RD over Salt Creek in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in January 2024.
How much traffic does Il 38 N Frnt RD over Salt Creek carry?
About 3,900 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.
How long is Il 38 N Frnt RD over Salt Creek?
The structure is 159 ft (48.5 m) long with a longest span of 51 ft (15.5 m) and a deck 40 ft wide.
Who owns Il 38 N Frnt RD over Salt Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.