US 14 over Flint Creek Trib
PoorPosted for loadLake County, Illinois · 0.2 MI E of Il 59 · Structure no. 049000300000000
- Built
- 1937
- 88 years old, rebuilt 1983
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected July 2024
- Type
- Slab
- Concrete
- Length
- 26 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 24,300
- 2023 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
US 14 over Flint Creek Trib is a concrete slab carrying US 14 over Flint Creek Trib in Lake County, Illinois. It was built in 1937 and reconstructed in 1983, so it is 88 years old, older 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.
It carries about 24,300 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 19,392 by 2046. The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long and 63 ft wide.
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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 | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was US 14 over Flint Creek Trib built?
It was built in 1937, making it 88 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1983.
What condition is US 14 over Flint Creek Trib 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 July 2024.
How much traffic does US 14 over Flint Creek Trib carry?
About 24,300 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.
How long is US 14 over Flint Creek Trib?
The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long with a longest span of 24 ft (7.4 m) and a deck 63 ft wide.
Who owns US 14 over Flint Creek Trib?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.