US Bridges

Il 19 over Salt Creek

Fair

DuPage County, Illinois · .3 M W of Woodale RD · Structure no. 022014700000000

Built
1983
42 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
157 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
27,300
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Il 19 over Salt Creek is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Il 19 over Salt Creek in DuPage County, Illinois. It was built in 1983, so it is 42 years old, younger 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 27,300 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 27,876 by 2046. The structure is 157 ft (47.9 m) long and 76 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 9.9 mi (16 km).

CarriesIl 19
CrossesSalt Creek
Location.3 M W of Woodale RD
RouteState Highway 19
Coordinates41.96428, -87.98454
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating77.5 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length157 ft (47.9 m)
Longest span58 ft (17.7 m)
Deck width76 ft (23.2 m)
Roadway width64 ft (19.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic27,300 (2023)
Projected traffic27,876 by 2046
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed9.9 mi (16 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
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 Il 19 over Salt Creek built?

It was built in 1983, making it 42 years old in 2025.

What condition is Il 19 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 June 2024.

How much traffic does Il 19 over Salt Creek carry?

About 27,300 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is Il 19 over Salt Creek?

The structure is 157 ft (47.9 m) long with a longest span of 58 ft (17.7 m) and a deck 76 ft wide.

Who owns Il 19 over Salt Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.