US Bridges

I-290 WB over Salt Creek

Good

DuPage County, Illinois · 0.6 M NW of Il 83 · Structure no. 022057700000000

Built
2018
7 years old
Condition
Good
inspected February 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
208 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
72,550
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I-290 WB over Salt Creek is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I-290 WB over Salt Creek in DuPage County, Illinois. It was built in 2018, so it is 7 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 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 72,550 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 64,337 by 2046. The structure is 208 ft (63.5 m) long and 64 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesI-290 WB
CrossesSalt Creek
Location0.6 M NW of Il 83
RouteInterstate 290
Coordinates41.93992, -87.98526
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionFebruary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating73.2 US tons
Inventory rating56.4 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length208 ft (63.5 m)
Longest span86 ft (26.2 m)
Deck width64 ft (19.6 m)
Roadway width62 ft (18.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic72,550 (2024)
Projected traffic64,337 by 2046
Trucks9%
Lanes on structure3
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes
Strategic Highway NetworkInterstate STRAHNET route

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 I-290 WB over Salt Creek built?

It was built in 2018, making it 7 years old in 2025.

What condition is I-290 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 February 2024.

How much traffic does I-290 WB over Salt Creek carry?

About 72,550 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is I-290 WB over Salt Creek?

The structure is 208 ft (63.5 m) long with a longest span of 86 ft (26.2 m) and a deck 64 ft wide.

Who owns I-290 WB over Salt Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.