US Bridges

Clavey RD over US 41 Edens

Fair

Lake County, Illinois · 1.0 M N of CO Line · Structure no. 049016500000000

Built
1990
35 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
218 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
3,500
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Clavey RD over US 41 Edens is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Clavey RD over US 41 Edens in Lake County, Illinois. It was built in 1990, so it is 35 years old, younger than the Illinois average of 45.3 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 3,500 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 8,333 by 2046. The structure is 218 ft (66.5 m) long and 60 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesClavey RD
CrossesUS 41 Edens
Location1.0 M N of CO Line
CountyLake County
StateIllinois
Coordinates42.15981, -87.80607
Functional classUrban Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating77.5 US tons
Inventory rating46.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length218 ft (66.5 m)
Longest span98 ft (29.8 m)
Deck width60 ft (18.2 m)
Roadway width52 ft (15.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,500 (2023)
Projected traffic8,333 by 2046
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesOverpass structure at an interchange
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

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—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Clavey RD over US 41 Edens built?

It was built in 1990, making it 35 years old in 2025.

What condition is Clavey RD over US 41 Edens in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in March 2024.

How much traffic does Clavey RD over US 41 Edens carry?

About 3,500 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is Clavey RD over US 41 Edens?

The structure is 218 ft (66.5 m) long with a longest span of 98 ft (29.8 m) and a deck 60 ft wide.

Who owns Clavey RD over US 41 Edens?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.