US Bridges

York RD over Salt Creek

Fair

DuPage County, Illinois · 1M S. 31st ST · Structure no. 022304900000000

Built
1996
29 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
183 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
11,100
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

York RD over Salt Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying York RD over Salt Creek in DuPage County, Illinois. It was built in 1996, so it is 29 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 11,100 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 8,737 by 2046. The structure is 183 ft (55.7 m) long and 63 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesYork RD
CrossesSalt Creek
Location1M S. 31st ST
Coordinates41.82165, -87.92672
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating48.6 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length183 ft (55.7 m)
Longest span68 ft (20.8 m)
Deck width63 ft (19.3 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic11,100 (2024)
Projected traffic8,737 by 2046
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty 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 York RD over Salt Creek built?

It was built in 1996, making it 29 years old in 2025.

What condition is York RD 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 September 2024.

How much traffic does York RD over Salt Creek carry?

About 11,100 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is York RD over Salt Creek?

The structure is 183 ft (55.7 m) long with a longest span of 68 ft (20.8 m) and a deck 63 ft wide.

Who owns York RD over Salt Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.