31st ST over Salt Creek

Fair Condition99 years old18,200 vehicles/day

Location

StateIllinois
CountyCook
Location0.5 M W US 45
Carries31st ST
CrossesSalt Creek
Coordinates41.83401, -87.88341

Condition Ratings

Overall ConditionFair
Deck6 (Satisfactory)
Superstructure5 (Fair)
Substructure7 (Good)
Channel/Waterway6 (Satisfactory)
Scour Critical8 — Stable, low risk

Physical Characteristics

MaterialSteel Continuous
DesignStringer/Multi-beam
Total Length141.1 ft (43 m)
Max Span45.9 ft (14 m)
Deck Width64.0 ft (19.5 m)
Deck Area838.5 sq m
Main Spans3
Year Built1927 (reconstructed 1984)

Traffic

Avg Daily Traffic18,200 (2023)
Truck Traffic2%
Lanes On Bridge4

Inspection & Ownership

Last Inspection124
Inspection FrequencyEvery 24 months
OwnerState Highway Agency
Historical SignificanceBridge is not eligible for the National Register
Structure Number016086800000000

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