US Bridges

Il 22 over W Fk N Br Chicago Rv

Good

Lake County, Illinois · 0.1 M W I-94 · Structure no. 049015500000000

Built
1956
69 years old, rebuilt 2002
Condition
Good
inspected November 2021
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
24 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
28,700
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Il 22 over W Fk N Br Chicago Rv is a concrete continuous culvert carrying Il 22 over W Fk N Br Chicago Rv in Lake County, Illinois. It was built in 1956 and reconstructed in 2002, so it is 69 years old, older than the Illinois average of 45.3 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 28,700 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 25,149 by 2046. The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long.

CarriesIl 22
CrossesW Fk N Br Chicago Rv
Location0.1 M W I-94
RouteState Highway 22
Coordinates42.2002, -87.8921
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionNovember 2021
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating98.2 US tons
Inventory rating98.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length24 ft (7.3 m)
Longest span10 ft (2.9 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic28,700 (2023)
Projected traffic25,149 by 2046
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure5
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed—
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Il 22 over W Fk N Br Chicago Rv built?

It was built in 1956, making it 69 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2002.

What condition is Il 22 over W Fk N Br Chicago Rv in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in November 2021.

How much traffic does Il 22 over W Fk N Br Chicago Rv carry?

About 28,700 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Il 22 over W Fk N Br Chicago Rv?

The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (2.9 m).

Who owns Il 22 over W Fk N Br Chicago Rv?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.