FAU-1397 ST Chrls over Salt Creek
GoodDuPage County, Illinois · 0.2 MI W of Ill 83 · Structure no. 022695000000000
- Built
- 1979
- 46 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected January 2024
- Type
- Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 115 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 19,300
- 2024 count
- Owner
- City
- City or Municipal Highway Agency
About this bridge
FAU-1397 ST Chrls over Salt Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying FAU-1397 ST Chrls over Salt Creek in DuPage County, Illinois. It was built in 1979, so it is 46 years old, older 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 19,300 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 16,564 by 2046. The structure is 115 ft (35.1 m) long and 68 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).
Location
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was FAU-1397 ST Chrls over Salt Creek built?
It was built in 1979, making it 46 years old in 2025.
What condition is FAU-1397 ST Chrls 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 January 2024.
How much traffic does FAU-1397 ST Chrls over Salt Creek carry?
About 19,300 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.
How long is FAU-1397 ST Chrls over Salt Creek?
The structure is 115 ft (35.1 m) long with a longest span of 38 ft (11.6 m) and a deck 68 ft wide.
Who owns FAU-1397 ST Chrls over Salt Creek?
It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.