Il 83 over Salt Creek
FairDuPage County, Illinois · 0.8 M S ST Chrles RD · Structure no. 022004500000000
- Built
- 1937
- 88 years old, rebuilt 1986
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected August 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel Continuous
- Length
- 121 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 61,200
- 2023 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Il 83 over Salt Creek is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Il 83 over Salt Creek in DuPage County, Illinois. It was built in 1937 and reconstructed in 1986, so it is 88 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 5 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 61,200 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 62,721 by 2046. The structure is 121 ft (36.9 m) long and 128 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 | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| 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 83 over Salt Creek built?
It was built in 1937, making it 88 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1986.
What condition is Il 83 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 August 2023.
How much traffic does Il 83 over Salt Creek carry?
About 61,200 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.
How long is Il 83 over Salt Creek?
The structure is 121 ft (36.9 m) long with a longest span of 48 ft (14.6 m) and a deck 128 ft wide.
Who owns Il 83 over Salt Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.