Fox Lane over Salt Creek
PoorDuPage County, Illinois · .01 M W Salt Crk. LN · Structure no. 022601100000000
- Built
- 1976
- 49 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected April 2023
- Type
- Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 73 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 1,125
- 2024 count
- Owner
- City
- City or Municipal Highway Agency
About this bridge
Fox Lane over Salt Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Fox Lane over Salt Creek in DuPage County, Illinois. It was built in 1976, so it is 49 years old, older than the Illinois average of 45.3 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
It carries about 1,125 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 657 by 2046. The structure is 73 ft (22.2 m) long and 36 ft wide.
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Fox Lane over Salt Creek built?
It was built in 1976, making it 49 years old in 2025.
What condition is Fox Lane over Salt Creek in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in April 2023.
How much traffic does Fox Lane over Salt Creek carry?
About 1,125 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.
How long is Fox Lane over Salt Creek?
The structure is 73 ft (22.2 m) long with a longest span of 72 ft (22 m) and a deck 36 ft wide.
Who owns Fox Lane over Salt Creek?
It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.