Il 72 (higgins RD over Salt Creek

Fair Condition126 years old26,600 vehicles/day

Location

StateIllinois
CountyCook
Location1 M E I-290 Il53
CarriesIl 72 (higgins RD
CrossesSalt Creek
Coordinates42.03147, -88.01146

Condition Ratings

Overall ConditionFair
Deck6 (Satisfactory)
Superstructure6 (Satisfactory)
Substructure6 (Satisfactory)
Channel/Waterway7 (Good)
Scour Critical7 — Countermeasures installed

Physical Characteristics

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DesignBox Beam - Multiple
Total Length44.0 ft (13.4 m)
Max Span22.0 ft (6.7 m)
Deck Width74.1 ft (22.6 m)
Deck Area302.8 sq m
Main Spans2
Year Built1900 (reconstructed 2008)

Traffic

Avg Daily Traffic26,600 (2023)
Truck Traffic6%
Lanes On Bridge4

Inspection & Ownership

Last Inspection423
Inspection FrequencyEvery 24 months
OwnerState Highway Agency
Historical SignificanceBridge is not eligible for the National Register
Structure Number016050400000000

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