Elizabeth Drive over Salt Creek
PoorDuPage County, Illinois · 700 Ft E Ch 22 · Structure no. 022735000000000
- Built
- 1973
- 52 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected April 2023
- Type
- Girder and Floorbeam System
- Steel
- Length
- 120 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 2,950
- 2024 count
- Owner
- City
- City or Municipal Highway Agency
About this bridge
Elizabeth Drive over Salt Creek is a steel girder and floorbeam system carrying Elizabeth Drive over Salt Creek in DuPage County, Illinois. It was built in 1973, so it is 52 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 2,950 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,424 by 2046. The structure is 120 ft (36.6 m) long and 31 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 | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Elizabeth Drive over Salt Creek built?
It was built in 1973, making it 52 years old in 2025.
What condition is Elizabeth Drive 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 Elizabeth Drive over Salt Creek carry?
About 2,950 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.
How long is Elizabeth Drive over Salt Creek?
The structure is 120 ft (36.6 m) long with a longest span of 72 ft (21.9 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.
Who owns Elizabeth Drive over Salt Creek?
It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.