US Bridges

Sunset Road over Channel

Good

Lake County, Illinois · .27M E of Lake Av · Structure no. 049300500000000

Built
2003
22 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2024
Type
Culvert
Steel Continuous
Length
24 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
100
2023 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

Sunset Road over Channel is a steel continuous culvert carrying Sunset Road over Channel in Lake County, Illinois. It was built in 2003, so it is 22 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 100 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 101 by 2046. The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long.

CarriesSunset Road
CrossesChannel
Location.27M E of Lake Av
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates42.49033, -88.14501
Functional classUrban Local

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 protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMay 2024
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 alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating97.9 US tons
Inventory rating76.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length24 ft (7.3 m)
Longest span5 ft (1.5 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic100 (2023)
Projected traffic101 by 2046
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed—
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerTown or Township Highway Agency
Maintained byTown or Township 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 Sunset Road over Channel built?

It was built in 2003, making it 22 years old in 2025.

What condition is Sunset Road over Channel 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 May 2024.

How much traffic does Sunset Road over Channel carry?

About 100 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Sunset Road over Channel?

The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long with a longest span of 5 ft (1.5 m).

Who owns Sunset Road over Channel?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.