US 20 over Salt Creek
FairDuPage County, Illinois · Wooddale & US 20 · Structure no. 022011900000000
- Built
- 1969
- 56 years old, rebuilt 1996
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected May 2024
- Type
- Slab
- Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 122 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 28,500
- 2023 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
US 20 over Salt Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying US 20 over Salt Creek in DuPage County, Illinois. It was built in 1969 and reconstructed in 1996, so it is 56 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 28,500 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 29,997 by 2046. The structure is 122 ft (37.2 m) long and 192 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.7 mi (14 km).
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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 | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was US 20 over Salt Creek built?
It was built in 1969, making it 56 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1996.
What condition is US 20 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 May 2024.
How much traffic does US 20 over Salt Creek carry?
About 28,500 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.
How long is US 20 over Salt Creek?
The structure is 122 ft (37.2 m) long with a longest span of 43 ft (13.1 m) and a deck 192 ft wide.
Who owns US 20 over Salt Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.