Il 171 (1st Ave) over Salt Creek

Good Condition95 years old36,500 vehicles/day

Location

StateIllinois
CountyCook
Location0.2 M N US 34
CarriesIl 171 (1st Ave)
CrossesSalt Creek
Coordinates41.81839, -87.83346

Condition Ratings

Overall ConditionGood
Deck7 (Good)
Superstructure7 (Good)
Substructure7 (Good)
Channel/Waterway6 (Satisfactory)
Scour Critical8 — Stable, low risk

Physical Characteristics

MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DesignStringer/Multi-beam
Total Length113.8 ft (34.7 m)
Max Span54.1 ft (16.5 m)
Deck Width59.7 ft (18.2 m)
Deck Area631.5 sq m
Main Spans2
Year Built1931 (reconstructed 1984)

Traffic

Avg Daily Traffic36,500 (2023)
Truck Traffic7%
Lanes On Bridge4

Inspection & Ownership

Last Inspection823
Inspection FrequencyEvery 24 months
OwnerState Highway Agency
Historical SignificanceBridge is not eligible for the National Register
Structure Number016070200000000

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