US Bridges

Hutchins RD over Mill Creek

Good

Lake County, Illinois · 0.7 MI N of Il 132 · Structure no. 049302200000000

Built
2020
5 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
65 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
3,550
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Hutchins RD over Mill Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Hutchins RD over Mill Creek in Lake County, Illinois. It was built in 2020, so it is 5 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 3,550 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,939 by 2046. The structure is 65 ft (19.7 m) long and 44 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesHutchins RD
CrossesMill Creek
Location0.7 MI N of Il 132
Coordinates42.39557, -87.98587
Functional classUrban Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating47.5 US tons
Inventory rating36.4 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length65 ft (19.7 m)
Longest span61 ft (18.7 m)
Deck width44 ft (13.5 m)
Roadway width41 ft (12.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,550 (2023)
Projected traffic3,939 by 2046
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty 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 Hutchins RD over Mill Creek built?

It was built in 2020, making it 5 years old in 2025.

What condition is Hutchins RD over Mill 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 May 2024.

How much traffic does Hutchins RD over Mill Creek carry?

About 3,550 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is Hutchins RD over Mill Creek?

The structure is 65 ft (19.7 m) long with a longest span of 61 ft (18.7 m) and a deck 44 ft wide.

Who owns Hutchins RD over Mill Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.