US Bridges

Il 22 over Md Fk N Br Chgo Rvr

Good

Lake County, Illinois · 0.5 M E of Il 43 · Structure no. 049018700000000

Built
2005
20 years old
Condition
Good
inspected July 2022
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
99 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
19,300
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Il 22 over Md Fk N Br Chgo Rvr is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Il 22 over Md Fk N Br Chgo Rvr in Lake County, Illinois. It was built in 2005, so it is 20 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 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 19,300 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 19,300 by 2046. The structure is 99 ft (30.1 m) long and 87 ft wide.

CarriesIl 22
CrossesMd Fk N Br Chgo Rvr
Location0.5 M E of Il 43
RouteState Highway 22
Coordinates42.19991, -87.85315
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJuly 2022
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating98.2 US tons
Inventory rating97.1 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length99 ft (30.1 m)
Longest span33 ft (10.1 m)
Deck width87 ft (26.6 m)
Roadway width55 ft (16.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic19,300 (2023)
Projected traffic19,300 by 2046
Trucks1%
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 22 over Md Fk N Br Chgo Rvr built?

It was built in 2005, making it 20 years old in 2025.

What condition is Il 22 over Md Fk N Br Chgo Rvr 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 July 2022.

How much traffic does Il 22 over Md Fk N Br Chgo Rvr carry?

About 19,300 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Il 22 over Md Fk N Br Chgo Rvr?

The structure is 99 ft (30.1 m) long with a longest span of 33 ft (10.1 m) and a deck 87 ft wide.

Who owns Il 22 over Md Fk N Br Chgo Rvr?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.