Ch 60 / N Thorndal over Salt Creek
FairDuPage County, Illinois · 1.6 MI E I-290 · Structure no. 022301100000000
- Built
- 2009
- 16 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected April 2021
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel Continuous
- Length
- 129 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 2,800
- 2024 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Ch 60 / N Thorndal over Salt Creek is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Ch 60 / N Thorndal over Salt Creek in DuPage County, Illinois. It was built in 2009, so it is 16 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 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 2,800 vehicles a day, roughly 26% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,828 by 2046. The structure is 129 ft (39.2 m) long and 67 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 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 | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Substructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Ch 60 / N Thorndal over Salt Creek built?
It was built in 2009, making it 16 years old in 2025.
What condition is Ch 60 / N Thorndal 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 April 2021.
How much traffic does Ch 60 / N Thorndal over Salt Creek carry?
About 2,800 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 26% are trucks.
How long is Ch 60 / N Thorndal over Salt Creek?
The structure is 129 ft (39.2 m) long with a longest span of 70 ft (21.3 m) and a deck 67 ft wide.
Who owns Ch 60 / N Thorndal over Salt Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.