Hintz Rd. over Echo Lake
PoorCook County, Illinois · 0.05M.W.WHEELING Rd. · Structure no. 016322600000000
- Built
- 1987
- 38 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected April 2024
- Type
- Slab
- Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 503 ft
- 20 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 12,400
- 2022 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Hintz Rd. over Echo Lake is a concrete continuous slab carrying Hintz Rd. over Echo Lake in Cook County, Illinois. It was built in 1987, so it is 38 years old, younger 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 12,400 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 17,170 by 2046. The structure is 503 ft (153.3 m) long and 71 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).
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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 | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 9 Excellent | No problems noted. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Hintz Rd. over Echo Lake built?
It was built in 1987, making it 38 years old in 2025.
What condition is Hintz Rd. over Echo Lake 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 2024.
How much traffic does Hintz Rd. over Echo Lake carry?
About 12,400 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.
How long is Hintz Rd. over Echo Lake?
The structure is 503 ft (153.3 m) long with a longest span of 25 ft (7.6 m) and a deck 71 ft wide.
Who owns Hintz Rd. over Echo Lake?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.