US Bridges

Il 83 over Kildeer Creek

Good

Lake County, Illinois · 0.25 M S of Il 22 · Structure no. 049017200000000

Built
1993
32 years old, rebuilt 1994
Condition
Good
inspected June 2022
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
32 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
40,800
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Il 83 over Kildeer Creek is a concrete continuous culvert carrying Il 83 over Kildeer Creek in Lake County, Illinois. It was built in 1993 and reconstructed in 1994, so it is 32 years old, younger 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 40,800 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 38,178 by 2046. The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long.

CarriesIl 83
CrossesKildeer Creek
Location0.25 M S of Il 22
RouteState Highway 83
Coordinates42.19357, -87.98961
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.
Culvert8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJune 2022
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating85.3 US tons
Inventory rating51.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length32 ft (9.8 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic40,800 (2023)
Projected traffic38,178 by 2046
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure4
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 83 over Kildeer Creek built?

It was built in 1993, making it 32 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1994.

What condition is Il 83 over Kildeer Creek 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 June 2022.

How much traffic does Il 83 over Kildeer Creek carry?

About 40,800 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Il 83 over Kildeer Creek?

The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns Il 83 over Kildeer Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.