MEADOWBROOK
Carrying MEADOWBROOK over SALT CREEK
2 E 53/.5 S 62 P5C, Cook, Illinois
Data updated May 2026
FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.
Bridge Snapshot: MEADOWBROOK
The MEADOWBROOK bridge in Cook, Illinois carries MEADOWBROOK over SALT CREEK. It was built in 1978, making it 48 years old today. The structure is built primarily of prestressed concrete and spans 1 section, stretching 19.5 meters (64 feet) end to end. Daily traffic averages 1,150 vehicles, placing it in the moderately-trafficked tier of Illinois bridges. It is owned and maintained by City/Municipal Highway Agency.
The latest FHWA inspection records show a deck rating of 2/9, superstructure at 2/9, substructure at 7/9. The weakest component sits in critical condition. Because at least one major component scores 4 or lower, this bridge falls in FHWA's Poor condition category. That category is not a closure order.
Sourced from the FHWA National Bridge Inventory. See our methodology for refresh cadence and NBI release vintage.
How MEADOWBROOK compares
Live comparison across Illinois.
Historical Sufficiency Rating
PlainBridge-computedFHWA discontinued this calculated item; it does not determine current condition, funding eligibility, posting, or closure. How the historical reference is calculated.
Condition Ratings
Full 0–9 scale + sufficiency-rating breakdown: how condition ratings work.
Structural Details
- Year Built
- 1978
- Material
- Prestressed Concrete
- Number of Spans
- 1
- Structure Length
- 19.5 m (64 ft)
- Deck Width
- 9.6 m (31 ft)
- Owner
- City/Municipal Highway Agency
- Avg Daily Traffic
- 1,150 vehicles/day
- Structure Number
- 016632200000000
Location
Data Source
FHWA National Bridge Inventory (NBI).
FHWA NBI Program ↗Condition Analysis
- • At 2/9, the deck (driving surface) is in critical shape, with severe wear requiring urgent action.
- • The superstructure (beams and supports above the deck) rates critical at 2/9, severe deterioration that needs urgent attention.
- • At 7/9, the substructure (piers and abutments) is in good shape and shows no significant wear.
How to read this record
MEADOWBROOK is in the federal Poor condition category. That is a component-based result, not a closure order.
- NBI condition ratings reflect the latest record in this annual dataset, not a live status. Current routine inspection intervals are risk-based.
- Understand what Poor condition does and does not mean before drawing conclusions. Poor condition explained
- Compare MEADOWBROOK against other structures in Cook and across Illinois. Illinois bridges
- Noticed visible damage or a safety concern? Report it to the agency that owns the bridge, or call 911 in an emergency. How to report a bridge
Condition codes come straight from the FHWA National Bridge Inventory and are not a real-time safety judgment. Only the owning agency, a state DOT, county, or other owner, can post, restrict, or close a bridge.
Frequently Asked Questions
What do the condition ratings mean for MEADOWBROOK?
MEADOWBROOK in Cook, Illinois has a deck rating of 2/9, superstructure rating of 2/9, and substructure rating of 7/9 on the FHWA's 0–9 scale.
How often is MEADOWBROOK inspected?
MEADOWBROOK's responsible agency sets its routine interval under FHWA's risk-based inspection rules; this page does not expose the scheduled interval. It carries about 1,150 vehicles per day.
What does “structurally deficient” mean in older bridge reports?
FHWA retired that reported status beginning with the 2018 archive. MEADOWBROOK is currently shown as Poor condition from its component ratings; that category is not a live closure or safety decision.
What is the inventory load rating for MEADOWBROOK?
An inventory load rating is not recorded for MEADOWBROOK.
Who is responsible for maintaining MEADOWBROOK?
MEADOWBROOK is owned and maintained by City/Municipal Highway Agency.
How old is MEADOWBROOK and does age affect safety?
MEADOWBROOK was built in 1978, making it 48 years old.
Disclaimer: Bridge condition data is from the FHWA NBI and reflects the last reported inspection. A Poor condition rating is not a live declaration that a bridge is closed or unsafe for travel. For current closure, posting, or safety information, contact the responsible transportation agency.
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